199. Peds Sepsis: Nightmare on Epi Street

The podcast discusses pediatric sepsis and its management, including early recognition and treatment. They compare surge criteria for adults and children, highlighting the importance of mental status and poor perfusion in children. The management includes the use of ketamine, specific antibiotics, fluid resuscitation, vasopressors, and stress-dose hydrocortisone. Epinephrine is preferred over dopamine. The hosts also talk about Halloween costumes and request pictures.