How to Manage: Paediatric Sepsis

How to Manage: Paediatric Sepsis is organized by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and will be held on Nov 20, 2026.

Course aim:
This online study day will enable you to recognise and manage life-threatening paediatric sepsis.

Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the early signs of sepsis 
• Appraise parents’ assessment of their children
• Explain which is the most appropriate antibiotic to choose 
• Discuss current issues in fluid resuscitation 
• Estimate which inotrope to use, when and how much
• Compare differences in children with complex health conditions
• Differentiate between orders of immunodeficiency 
• Analyse appropriate management strategies in these cases
• Practise and assess your knowledge and skills through sepsis simulation scenarios