Paediatric Sepsis

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Across
  1. 3. Important organ to assess perfusion: we check its temperature, colour and cap refill
  2. 7. If this assessment is lower than usual, it is considered a late sign
  3. 9. Bluish colour seen in the skin/ nail beds which indicates decreased oxygen
  4. 10. In sepsis, this vital sign ma be higher or lower than usual
  5. 11. If greater than 2 seconds, this indicator may suggest changes in perfusion
Down
  1. 1. Although this vital sign is often elevated in kids with sepsis, their chest may sound clear
  2. 2. This type of access may be needed if we are unable to get IV access in a septic infant/ child
  3. 4. When this indicator is below 1 mL/ kg/ hr, it may indicate reduced perfusion to the kidneys
  4. 5. Although it rises when our patients are febrile/ upset, if persistently high this may be a sign of sepsis
  5. 6. The typical IV fluid ordered for paediatric fluid boluses
  6. 8. Audible sound made by an infant with forced expiration when in respiratory distress