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Pediatric Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management
Presented from India by Dr. Abhijit Bagde0
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Case Description
Pediatric sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s extreme response to infection, and early recognition is critical for successful management. The first signs often include fever, tachycardia, respiratory distress, altered mental status, or decreased urine output, though these...
Case Summary
- Shock is a life-threatening condition characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion leading to decreased oxygen and nutrient delivery. There are four primary types: hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, and obstructive, each with distinct effects on preload, afterload, and contractility. Globally, pediatric sepsis affects millions and results in millions of deaths annually, highlighting the critical need for understanding and timely management.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Abhijit Bagde
Consultant Pediatrician & Lead, Pediatric Intensivist, Apollo Hopsitals, Navi MumbaiDr. Abhijit Bagde is a consultant pediatrician with over 17 years of experience in general pediatric care, newborn care, vaccinations, nutrition, growth, and pediatric intensive care. He graduated from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College in Mumbai and completed his post-graduation in pediatrics at the prestigious Jaslok Hospital. With a special interest in pediatric critical care, he pursued a fellowship at Narayana Hrudayalaya, where he later joined as a consultant pediatrician and pediatric intensivist. Currently, Dr. Bagde is practicing at Apollo Hospitals, specializing in managing critically ill children requiring organ support systems such as ventilation and inotropes, and is trained in post-surgical care for liver transplants and cardiac surgery patients. He is also a member of MENSA.
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