Accepted at: Apr, 14, 2025
8:40 a.m.
Author:
braviboron
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1675118865074
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Rationale for new note
Paeds septic workup. Tags complete I believe.
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What tests are indicated in the management of suspected sepsis in a child, per RCH guidelines?
{{c1::Blood culture,
VBG with lactate and glucose,
FBE, CRP, UEC, LFT, Coags, +/- Group and hold,
Consider urinalysis and lumbar puncture once patient stabilised}}
{{c1::Blood culture,
VBG with lactate and glucose,
FBE, CRP, UEC, LFT, Coags, +/- Group and hold,
Consider urinalysis and lumbar puncture once patient stabilised}}
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What tests are indicated in the management of <b>suspected sepsis</b> in a <u>child</u>, per RCH guidelines?<br><br>{{c1::Blood culture, <br>VBG with lactate and glucose,<br>FBE, CRP, UEC, LFT, Coags, +/- Group and hold, <br>Consider urinalysis and lumbar puncture once patient stabilised}}
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The term 'partial septic workup' is sometimes used to mean septic investigations with the exclusion of a lumbar puncture
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The term 'partial septic workup' is sometimes used to mean septic investigations with the exclusion of a lumbar puncture<br><br><img alt="Sepsis flowchart 1st page" src="f75241dde0b21b391e66d839e32b0481.webp">
Personal Notes
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Missed Questions
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Oxford Handbook
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Oxford Handbook
First Aid
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First Aid
AMBOSS
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eTG Complete
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Talley & O'Connor
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Talley & O'Connor
Additional Resources
National Clinical Care Standard on Sepsis: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/sepsis-clinical-care-standard
NSW sepsis guidelines: https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/keep-patients-safe/sepsis/sepsis-pathways
NSW sepsis guidelines: https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/keep-patients-safe/sepsis/sepsis-pathways
Additional Resources
National Clinical Care Standard on Sepsis: <a href="https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/sepsis-clinical-care-standard">https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/sepsis-clinical-care-standard</a><br>NSW sepsis guidelines: <a href="https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/keep-patients-safe/sepsis/sepsis-pathways">https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/keep-patients-safe/sepsis/sepsis-pathways</a><br>
Source
RCH Guidelines - Sepsis – assessment and management, https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sepsis_–_assessment_and_management/ Last updated March 2020, Accessed 14 April 2025
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RCH Guidelines - Sepsis – assessment and management, <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sepsis_–_assessment_and_management/">https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sepsis_–_assessment_and_management/</a> Last updated March 2020, Accessed 14 April 2025
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#Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Intensive_Care
#Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Paediatrics::04_Emergency::Paediatric_Sepsis::08_Diagnosis/Investigations
#Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Paediatrics::09_Neonatology::Paediatric_Sepsis::08_Diagnosis/Investigations
#Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Emergency_Medicine::04_Sepsis_&_Infectious_Emergencies::01_Sepsis::Septic_Shock::08_Diagnosis/Investigations
#Malleus_CM::#Subjects::Emergency_Medicine::01_Resuscitation_&_Life_Support::03_Shock_Syndromes::Septic_Shock::08_Diagnosis/Investigations
#Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Emergency
#Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Internal_Medicine::Infectious_Diseases
#Malleus_CM::#Resources_by_Rotation::Paediatrics