Pediatric SIRS, Sepsis, and Septic Shock Criteria
Defines the severity of sepsis and septic shock for pediatric patients.
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: There is still debate about how to define pediatric sepsis given varying ranges of “normal” vital signs for ages. For patients over 18, please use the Adult SIRS, Sepsis, and Septic Shock Criteria.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Why Use
SIRS Criteria (? 2 meets SIRS definition, 1 of which must be abnormal temperature or leukocyte count)
List of Age-Dependent Vital Sign Ranges Available in About Section
List of Age-Dependent Vital Sign Ranges Available in About Section
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Sepsis Criteria (SIRS + Source of Infection)
No
Yes
Severe Sepsis Criteria (Sepsis + ? 1 following Dysfunction Criteria)
Organ Dysfunction Criteria »
Organ Dysfunction Criteria »
No
Yes
Septic Shock Criteria (Sepsis + Cardiovascular Dysfunction)
Organ Dysfunction Criteria »
Organ Dysfunction Criteria »
No
Yes
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