The RCPCH is pleased to offer this course at a reduced rate. Please note the fees may be subject to change.
Members (Junior, Ordinary, Fellow, Affiliate, Associate):
Consultant - £145
Trainees, SAS Doctor, Nurse & AHPs - £115
Non-Members:
Trainees, SAS Doctors, Nurses & AHPs - £115
All other non-members - £210
Paediatric sepsis is still the most common cause of avoidable death in children. NICE and current evidence recommends delivering a sepsis bundle of care in sixty minutes. Could you do this in practice?
Course aim
This online study day will enable you to recognise and manage life-threatening paediatric sepsis.
This course will take you through the practical aspects of the recognition and management of sepsis, including the use of fluids, antibiotics and inotropes. Using real life examples, we will discuss cases of sepsis in children with complex health conditions and immune-compromise. Your learning will be embedded by taking part in simulated sepsis scenarios. You will gain the confidence and practical skills to effectively manage sepsis and prescribe in acute scenarios.
Excellent and knowledgeable speakers. One of the most useful and enjoyable study days I have ever attended!
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.
Passionate and engaging speakers and a fantastic study day
Target audience
- Paediatric Trainees
- SAS doctors
- Consultant Paediatricians
- AHPs working in acute paediatrics
Course requirements
To participate in this online course, you will need access to:
- Windows or Mac Computer (laptop/desktop or tablet)
- an internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE). Minimum bandwidth is 600kbps (up/down) and recommended is 1.5 Mbps (up/down)
- microphone and speaker - either using the built-in microphone/speaker or a headset connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet
- webcam - either using the built-in webcam or separate webcam connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet
Please note: you will be required to download Zoom in order to participate fully in this course