Morbidity and mortality predictors of septic shock in children

  • Dr. Rabindran Billroth Hospital, Chennai
  • Dr D Sharad Gedam L.N. Medical College, Bhopal, MP, India
Keywords: Septic shock, Predictors, Biomarkers

Abstract

Lactate is the most commonly used predictor in septic shock. High lactate levels are associated with increased mortality. Septic shock is the most common type of shock with around 50% mortality. Mortality increases by nearly 40% with every hour of delayed treatment.

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Morbidity and mortality predictors of septic shock in children
CITATION
DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2016.i01.01
Published: 2016-01-31
How to Cite
Dr. Rabindran, & Dr D Sharad Gedam. (2016). Morbidity and mortality predictors of septic shock in children. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 3(1), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2016.i01.01
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