Pediatric Guidelines
Sepsis

Sepsis

Empiric Antibiotic Options

  • 75 to 100 mg/kg IV Q24H or
  • 50 mg/kg IV Q12H

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Penicillin Allergy

  • 75 to 100 mg/kg IV Q24H or
  • 50 mg/kg IV Q12H

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Additional Information

Beta-lactams

  • Penicillins
  • Cephalosporin
  • Carbapenems

Severe Delayed Reactions

  • Stevens-johnson syndrome
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms