Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Sepsis

Step-by-step approach to rapidly assess, identify, and treat pediatric patients with signs of shock or sepsis, guiding timely interventions to stabilize and improve outcomes.

From the Children's Hospital Association, this Change Package provides key IPSO recommendations to guide ED and inpatient teams in implementing pediatric sepsis care bundles, measuring performance, and developing coordinated sepsis programs using proven tools.

This pathway guides the care of children > 28 days in the ED, Inpatient Unit and the PICU.

This video presentation demonstrates IV Catheter Insertion Technique in this special population.

Learn the technique for placing an intraosseous (IO) line, including site selection, strategies for use, and monitoring for complications.

Learn how to set up and administer fluids rapidly during a resuscitation.

This guide introduces vasoactive drugs used to optimize cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance in pediatric patients.

Simulation case focused on the effective management of a neonate in shock, emphasizing timely identification of underlying causes, appropriate treatment prioritization, and determination of disposition/transfer options.

The "SIRS, Sepsis and Shock" module from Don't Forget the Bubbles is a comprehensive, case-based educational resource designed to enhance the recognition and management of pediatric sepsis and shock through interactive discussions, practical procedures, and evidence-based learning.

Join host Dr. Bob Belfer as he talks Pediatric Sepsis with Dr. Scott Weiss, Dr. Fran Balamuth, and PEM RN Mary Kate Abbadessa