A National Survey of Resources to Address Sepsis in Children in Tertiary Care Centers in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: Background: Infections leading to sepsis are major contributors to mortality and morbidity in children world-wide. Determining the capacity of pediatric hospitals in Nigeria to manage sepsis establishes an important baseline for quality-improvement interventions and resource allocations. Objectives: To assess the availability and functionality of resources and manpower for early detection and prompt management of sepsis in children at tertiary pediatric centers in Nigeria. Methods: This was an online survey of tertiary pediatric hospitals in Nigeria using a modified survey tool designed by the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS). The survey addressed all aspects of pediatric sepsis identification, management, barriers and readiness. Results: While

SUBMITTER: Nwankwor OC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6579914 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature