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Pediatric Sepsis From Emedicine/Medscape–SIRS, Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, Septic Shock

The following is from Emedicine/Medscape Pediatric Sepsis accessed 1/31/2015 The spectrum of sepsis ranges from microbial invasion of the bloodstream or intoxication with early signs of circulatory compromise—including tachycardia, tachypnea, peripheral vasodilation, and fever (or hypothermia)—to full-blown circulatory collapse with multiple organ … Continue reading

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