To study Pediatric sepsis and septic shock prognosis using the shock index

Abstract

Introduction: Sepsis in children and young adults is primarily caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, or toxins. It is feasible to achieve successful management of sepsis and septic shock within the initial hours following a patient's admission to the pediatric intensive care unit.Methods: A prospective clinical trial was conducted in the paediatric critical care unit of the Department of Paediatrics, Nootan Medical College and Research Center, Visnagar, Gujarat, India from February 2020 to January 2021. The trial was granted approval by the ethical review board of the hospital.Results: A total of 40 pediatric patients diagnosed with sepsis/septic shock and admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit were subjected to analysis. Infants who had a distinct type of shock or were classified as having a higher level of severity were excluded from the study. The shock index of children was classified at 0, 1, 2, 4, and 6 hours following admission.Conclusion: Initial evaluation we need more research into SI in ambulances to the emergency room, SI as a measure of treatment responsiveness, and the link of SI with organ dysfunction so that we may establish more sensitive and specific upper limits.