Sepsis Alliance Connect: Sepsis and Children: Early Signs and Timely Care
January 28 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 3 PM ET/12 PM PT
Description:
Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection that can affect children of all ages, often progressing rapidly and unpredictably. This presentation provides a clear, accessible overview of sepsis in children, explaining what sepsis is, why children are especially vulnerable, and how a common infection can become dangerous if not treated quickly.
Caregivers and others who attend will learn the answers to the following questions and more:
- What are the most common causes of sepsis in children?
- How does sepsis present differently in children than in adults?
- How does treatment for sepsis differ for children?
- What does recovery from sepsis look like for children? Are there common issues that persist after recovery from the critical condition?
- What are steps caregivers can take to reduce the risk of sepsis in children?
Speaker:
Mallory Perry-Eaddy, PhD, RN, CCRN Assistant Professor University of Connecticut School of Nursing NIGMS K99/R00 MOSAIC Scholar
