scholarly journals Epidemiology of pediatric sepsis in the pediatric intensive care unit of king Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed O. Humoodi ◽  
Mona A. Aldabbagh ◽  
Maher M. Salem ◽  
Yousef M. Al Talhi ◽  
Sara M. Osman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Medical City ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Pediatric Sepsis ◽  
Sepsis And Septic Shock

Abstract Background Pediatric sepsis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study aimed to identify the incidence of sepsis and septic shock among patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia.  Patients' demographics and risk factors associated with sepsis-related mortality were also investigated. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted in the PICU of King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah (KAMC-J). KAMC-J is a tertiary care hospital in the western region of Saudi Arabia. A total of 2389 patients admitted to the PICU of KAMC-J between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017 were screened and evaluated for sepsis using The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3). Results Of the 2389 total admissions to the PICU, 113 patients (4.9%) met the definition of Sepsis-3; 50.4% of the 113 patients met the definition of septic shock. Most patients (66.3%) were less than 6 years old, and 52.2% were male. Eight-five patients (75.2%) had underlying comorbidities. The respiratory system was the most common primary site of infection (57.5%). Bacterial and viral infections were the most common infectious etiology with reported rates of 29.2 and 21.2%, respectively. The median duration of PICU stay was 8 days and the 28-day PICU mortality rate was 23.9%. A Pediatric Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (pSOFA) Score greater than four and a pre-existing percutaneous central venous catheter were associated with a significant increase in mortality, with adjusted odds ratios of 3.6 (95% confidence interval: 1.30–9.93) and 9.27 (95% confidence interval: 1.28–67.29), respectively. Conclusions The incidence of sepsis in our institution is comparable to that reported internationally; however, the mortality rate is higher than that of developed countries. Nationwide studies identifying sepsis epidemiology are needed to improve the outcome of pediatric sepsis. Following international guidelines for central-line insertion and maintenance is of paramount importance.

scholarly journals The alteration of renal function in sepsis and septic shock patients in pediatric intensive care unit

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Feiby Julianto ◽  
Adrian Umboh ◽  
Suryadi Tatura
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Sepsis Group ◽  
Sepsis And Septic Shock

Background Sepsis is a commonly seen emergency case in the pediatric intensive care unit.1 Severe sepsis mortality rate in developed country andin developing country such as Indonesia are 9% and 50-70%, respectively. Furthennore, the mortality rate in septic shock is 80%.2 Several researches documented increasing rate of acute kidney injury (AKI) incidence correlated 'With sepsis. Clinical intervention identification may decrease AKI and sepsis incidence.Objective To identify the correlation between incidence of AKI in sepsis and in septic shock patients who was treated in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).Methods A cross sectional study was perfonned in 37 patients diagnosed as sepsis according ACCP/SCCM criteria for children aged 1 month to 13 years. The study was conducted in Pediatric Department, Prof. Dr. R.D. Kandou hospital from April 2009 to June 2009.Results From 37 sepsis patients, 27 were boys and 10 were girls. In the sepsis group (n=27) 10 had AKI, and in the septic shock group (n= 10) had AKI. Phi correlation coefficient applied to statistically analyzed sepsis in correlation with AKI (creatinin serum and GFR). Significant Phi correlation coefficient was (r=0.117; P> 0.05)Conclusions The study concludes that there is no correlation of renal function impainnent Mth sepsis and septic shock.

scholarly journals Pediatric infection and sepsis in five age subgroups: single-center registry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael M. Hermon ◽  
Theresa Etmayr ◽  
Jennifer Bettina Brandt ◽  
Kambis Sadeghi ◽  
Gudrun Burda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Source Control ◽  
Pediatric Sepsis ◽  
Sepsis And Septic Shock

Summary Background Sepsis is, worldwide, one of the leading causes of death among infants and children. Over the past two decades, mortality rates have declined due to advanced treatment options; however, the incidence of sepsis and septic shock is still on the rise in many hospital settings. The objective of this study was to evaluate the course of this disease in pediatric intensive care patients. Methods An evaluation of pediatric patients in the intensive care unit diagnosed with infections or sepsis between 2005 and 2015 was performed via a retrospective exploratory data analysis. Results During the observational period, 201 patients were diagnosed with infection or sepsis. The study population was divided into five age subgroups. The majority of patients were newborns, infants, and toddlers. Forty percent had sepsis; 6% had septic shock. Viral infection was the most prevalent (59%). The overall survival rate was 83%; newborns and adolescents had the lowest survival rates. Conclusion With this registry, children divided into five age subgroups with infection or sepsis were evaluated and treatment strategies were examined. We have shown that our findings on children treated in our pediatric intensive care unit conform with current literature about pediatric sepsis. In addition to maintaining strict hygiene standards, optimal aspects of sepsis care should be stringently observed, such as the quick administration of empirical broad-spectrum antibiotics, initial adequate fluid resuscitation, and a reliable and frequent routine of source control.

scholarly journals Mortality rates in pediatric septic shock

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desy Rusmawatiningtyas ◽  
Nurnaningsih Nurnaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Fluid Overload ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Survival Group

Background Septic shock remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children admitted to the intensive care unit. Recent investigations from developed countries have reported mortality rates of 20-30%. Few studies have reported mortality rates from pediatric septic shock in intensive care settings in developing countries with limited resources.  Objective  To determine the current mortality rates for pediatric patients with septic shock in a developing country.Methods A retrospective study was conducted in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at DR. Sardjito General Hospital. Medical records and charts were reviewed and recorded for diagnoses of septic shock, from November 1st, 2011 to June 30th, 2014. Results  A database of all PICU admissions was assembled, and cases with diagnoses of septic shock were reviewed. The final data consisted of 136 patients diagnosed with septic shock. Septic shock was defined as a clinical suspicion of sepsis, manifested by hyperthermia or hypothermia, and accompanied by hypoperfusion  The overall mortality rate for the study cohort was 88.2%.  The median age of patients was 16 months, with 52.2% males. Median initial PRISM III and PELOD scores were 10 and 22, respectively. The median length of PICU stay was 4 days. A total of 48.5% of the subjects were in need of crystalloid and colloid fluid at a median amount of 40 mL/kg. The median time required to complete the initial resuscitation was 60 minutes. Mechanical ventilator support in the first 24 hours was required in 79.4% of the cases. Fluid overload of > 10% (FO>10%) was found in 58.8% of the subjects.Conclusion The mortality rate in pediatric septic shock in our hospital is very high. There is a higher incidence of fluid overload in the non-survival group .

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Saudi Arabia: A 30-Month Prospective Surveillance

2004 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 753-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maha Almuneef ◽  
Ziad A. Memish ◽  
Hanan H. Balkhy ◽  
Hala Alalem ◽  
Abdulrahman Abutaleb
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽  
Prospective Surveillance ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Prior Antibiotic Therapy

AbstractObjective:To describe the rate, risk factors, and outcome of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in pediatric patients.Methods:This prospective surveillance study of VAP among all patients receiving mechanical ventilation for 48 hours or more admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Saudi Arabia from May 2000 to November 2002 used National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) System definitions.Results:Three hundred sixty-one eligible patients were enrolled. Most were Saudi with a mean age of 28.6 months. Thirty-seven developed VAP. The mean VAP rate was 8.87 per 1,000 ventilation-days with a ventilation utilization rate of 47%. The mean duration of mechanical ventilation was 21 days for VAP patients and 10 days for non-VAP patients. The mean PICU stay was 34 days for VAP patients and 15 days for non-VAP patients. Among VAP patients, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common organism, followed by Staphylococcus aureus. Other gram-negative organisms were also encountered. There was no significant difference between VAP and non-VAP patients regarding mortality rate. Witnessed aspiration, reintubation, prior antibiotic therapy, continuous enteral feeding, and bronchoscopy were associated with VAP. On multiple logistic regression analysis, only prior antibiotic therapy, continuous enteral feeding, and bronchoscopy were independent predictors of VAP.Conclusions:The mean VAP rate in this hospital was higher than that reported by NNIS System surveillance of PICUs. This study has established a benchmark for future studies of VAP in the pediatric intensive care population in Saudi Arabia. Additional studies from the region are necessary for comparison and development of preventive measures.

scholarly journals Use of Gentamicin for Sepsis and Septic Shock in Anaesthesia-Intensive Care Unit: A Clinical Practice Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 399-405
Author(s):  
Cyril Pernod ◽  
◽  
Antoine Lamblin ◽  
Andrei Cividjian ◽  
Patrick Gerome ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Sepsis And Septic Shock
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