Pediatric Sepsis/Septic Shock Fluid Resuscitation (SSC) — free guideline decision tool
This tool applies the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2020 pediatric guideline to fluid resuscitation in septic shock, varying the bolus strategy by availability of intensive care and presence of hypotension.
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Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
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No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
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Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Pediatric Sepsis/Septic Shock Fluid Resuscitation (SSC) do?
Use in children with sepsis or septic shock to set the first-hour fluid strategy and the timing of vasoactive drugs and antibiotics.
How is the result calculated?
With ICU: 10–20 mL/kg boluses, cumulative cap 40–60 mL/kg; no ICU + hypotension: cap 40 mL/kg; no ICU + no hypotension: no bolus, start maintenance fluids. Epinephrine or norepinephrine first-line; antibiotics ≤ 1 h (shock) or ≤ 3 h (no shock).
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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This tool applies the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2020 pediatric guideline to fluid resuscitation in septic shock, varying the bolus strategy by availability of intensive care and presence of hypotension.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.