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S6 Ep129: It’s a Bundle: Pediatric Sepsis and the New Phoenix Criteria (Part 1)

Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Chris Horvat, a pediatric intensivist and informaticist at UPMC Children's Hospital, joins the discussion on pediatric sepsis and the innovative Phoenix criteria. The conversation dives into the complexities of individualized treatment for pediatric patients, sharing insights from real-life cases. Dr. Horvat emphasizes the critical importance of early recognition of sepsis, particularly in emergency care. They also explore the evolving definitions of sepsis, highlighting the new point-based system that improves diagnostic precision.
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  • Recognizing sepsis in pediatric patients requires urgent consideration with any infection, emphasizing early detection for better outcomes.
  • The Phoenix sepsis criteria introduces a point-based scoring system that improves diagnostic accuracy over the older SIRS criteria.

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The episode begins with an introduction to the hosts and the purpose of the podcast, laying the foundation for a detailed discussion on sepsis in pediatric patients. Dr. Chris Horvat, a pediatric intensivist, is introduced as the guest speaker who brings expertise on the newly published Pediatric Phoenix sepsis criteria. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing sepsis in children, highlighting that any patient presenting with a possible infection should trigger consideration of sepsis. This urgent approach sets the pace for the episode, aiming to educate clinicians on the latest guidelines and practical considerations in managing sepsis.

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