Key Study: Implementation of goal-directed therapy for children with suspected sepsis in the emergency department (2011)

Key Study: Implementation of goal-directed therapy for children with suspected sepsis in the emergency department (2011)

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Background: Suboptimal care for children with septic shock includes delayed recognition and inadequate fluid resuscitation. OBJECTIVE: To describe the implementation of an emergency department (ED) protocol for the recognition of septic shock and facilitate adherence to national treatment guidelines. Published: 2011.