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Sepsis guideline synopses for adults and pediatrics

March 26, 2026JAMA

JAMA summarizes Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidance emphasizing early broad-spectrum antibiotics, rapid fluids, and de-escalation in adults, and immediate antimicrobials for suspected pediatric septic shock with timely lactate measurement.

“endorse early broad-spectrum antibiotics, rapid fluid resuscitation, and deescalation strategies for adults with sepsis or septic shock.”
“recommend immediate antimicrobial therapy for suspected septic shock”
“timely blood lactate measurement for all children with sepsis.”
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