Sepsis in Children

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. This module focuses on the causes, signs, and treatment of sepsis in children, including UKST’s ‘Sepsis 6’ pathway.

This module is recommended for all clinicians and health workers working with children. Users may wish to complete the Introduction to Sepsis module to gain initial awareness of sepsis before undertaking this learning.

Course Objectives

• Identify common causes
• Outline the risk factors for children
• Recognise the Red and Amber Flag signs
• Describe the diagnosis, management, and treatment of children with sepsis

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