HSE National Clinical Guideline
International Guidelines for the Management of Septic Shock & Sepsis-Associated Organ Dysfunction in Children (SSCGC)
Topic:
Sepsis,
Children
Document Owner:
National clinical programme for sepsis, clinical lead
National Group:
National quality and patient safety
Effective From: 09 August 2021
The SSCGC has been adopted by the HSE in Ireland and applies to children with septic shock and other sepsis-associated organ dysfunction in the acute sector.
To implement the SSCGC evidence-based recommendations in a format that applies to the structures and functions of the acute healthcare setting for children in Ireland. To reduce unnecessary variations in practice and provide an evidence base for the most appropriate healthcare to optimize children’s survival from sepsis.