Is sepsis common in children? Is sepsis in children easy to treat?

Sepsis is generally a rare disease, so is pediatric sepsis also uncommon? Is pediatric sepsis easy to treat?

Pediatric sepsis is relatively rare in clinical practice. The so-called pediatric sepsis refers to sepsis that occurs in children. It is usually seen in children with severely low immunity, such as children with malignant tumors and other congenital immune dysfunctions. They are very prone to pediatric sepsis. After a child develops sepsis, the most prominent symptom is persistent high fever. Before the fever, there is usually obvious chills and chills. The body temperature can reach above 40 degrees. It is often accompanied by skin bruises, as well as damage to important organs such as liver, kidney, and heart function.

Sepsis refers to the invasion of pathogenic bacteria into the human blood circulation, growth and reproduction in the blood, and then the production of toxins in the human body, causing acute systemic infection. Children and the elderly are the high-risk groups for this disease. Whether adults or children, sepsis can be cured as long as timely treatment and correct treatment methods are used.

If a child has sepsis, the most effective method is to actively give sensitive antibiotics for treatment. Before using antibiotics, a blood culture test is required to find the pathogenic bacteria, and then give the corresponding antibiotics based on the drug sensitivity test. Most children with sepsis can control their condition after active treatment.

1. Thoroughly eliminate primary lesions and persistent damage to eliminate the source of pathogens.

2. Use effective antibiotics rationally to kill all bacteria in the blood as quickly as possible.

3. Discover new persistent lesions early and remove them thoroughly at any time.

4. Symptomatic treatment, including antipyretic, temperature-reducing, sedative and other treatment measures.

5. Active rescue should be carried out for septic shock or disseminated intravascular coagulation.

6. Provide careful and meticulous care, strengthen nutrition, supplement adequate vitamins, pay attention to oral hygiene, and prevent Candida stomatitis.

7. Improve the body's resistance and strengthen nutritional support. For children who are weak or seriously ill, multiple blood transfusions, plasma transfusions, albumin or immunoglobulin G can be used to ensure adequate calories, fluid volume and nutritional needs.