Pediatric Sepsis in the Global Setting

The approach to sepsis in a global setting can appear challenging at first, complicated by differences in infectious etiologies, limitations in resources, variability in treatment and prevention strategies, controversies in application of clinical trial results, public health policy, and variation in cultural norms. In reality, however, the basic approach to sepsis in any context follows core principles within the practice of emergency medicine and critical care. Here, we discuss pediatric sepsis from a global health perspective and review simple strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality.