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Sepsis Recognition and Treatment in the Emergency Department (ED)

1. Triage Screen Pediatric Patient

Age	Critical HR	Must have:
0 to < 6 months	> 180	Suspected infection
6 months to < 12 months	> 160	OR
1 to < 4 years	> 145	High-risk medical condition
4 to < 10 years	> 125
≥ 10 years	> 105

Appendix B: Pediatric Sepsis Screening at Triage (includes Neonates)
Follow as per care directive

2. If + Screen, Implement Care Directive

CD-EC-095 Sepsis Recognition and Treatment in the Emergency Department (ED) - Care Directive

Dynamic Health Skills and Procedures

Recognizing and Treating Sepsis in the Emergency Department (ED)

To implement care directive:

CTAS 1
Notify Charge Nurse and EP/AP STAT
Place the pediatric sepsis order set on the chart

trekk

Algorithm: Sepsis (trekk)
A step-by-step guide for managing critically ill children.
Algorithm: Critically Ill Neonate
For infants 0-28 days. At birth, refer to NRP guidelines. Not intended for preterm infants <37 weeks.
Pocket Card: Sepsis (trekk)
Pocket Card: Sepsis Vital Signs (trekk)

Order Sets

Form number	Form name
Coming Soon	Coming Soon

To view the order sets, please select the electronic forms repository link for your zone below. Then search for the appropriate form.

Central Zone: https://healthforms.cdha.nshealth.ca/

Western Zone, Northern Zone, Eastern Zone: http://dc-sv-efrns/