Perspectives on aetiology, pathophysiology and management of shock in African children.

ABSTRACT: Paediatric shock is still a common emergency of public health importance with an estimated 400,000-500,000 reported cases annually. Mortality due to paediatric shock has varied over the years. Data in 1980s show that mortality rates due to septic shock in children were over 50%; but by the end of the year 2000 data indicated that though a marked decline in mortality rates had been achieved, it had stagnated at about 20%. Descriptions of paediatric shock reveal the lack of a common definition and there are important gaps in evidence-based management in different settings. In well-resourced healthcare systems with well-functioning intensive care facilities, the widespread implementation of shock management guidelines based on the Paediatric Advanced Life Support and European Paediatric Advan

SUBMITTER: Nteziyaremye J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6246868 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature