How to treat sepsis in children

Sepsis causes pathogens to invade the human circulation and multiply there to produce toxins. General treatment, symptomatic treatment and pathogenic treatment are usually adopted. 1. General treatment: strengthen nutrition, supplement sufficient vitamins; strengthen nursing care, pay attention to oral hygiene, prevention and treatment of candida stomatitis. Serious patients should turn over regularly to prevent secondary pneumonia and pressure sores. 2. Symptomatic treatment: give physical cooling and oral ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other antipyretic drugs when the body temperature is ≥38.5 ℃, keep the respiratory tract open with oxygen; supplement the necessary water, heat and electrolytes to maintain the water, electrolyte and acid-base balance as well as peripheral circulation and excretion of metabolic waste. Infusion also provides access to intravenous drug delivery. 3. Pathogenic treatment: once sepsis is suspected, antibiotic treatment must be carried out immediately. Commonly used drugs include penicillin, cephalosporins (ceftriaxone, ceftazidime, etc.), β-lactams (amitraz), carbapenems (meropenem), and so on. All of the above medications should be used under the supervision of a doctor and avoid self-medication. Hospitalization is recommended in cases of persistent fever, weak general condition, and prolonged delay of unknown cause.