Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Series

Abstract: Pediatric patients exhibit a higher incidence of sepsis compared to adults, with the risk inversely correlated with age. Objectives: To determine the ratio clinical, subclinical characteristics and results of treatment of sepsis in children at the pediatric intensive care unit and neonatal Tay Nguyen Regional general hospital. Materials and methods: A descriptive case series was conducted on 73 children aged 2 months to 15 years who were diagnosed with sepsis and admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit and neonatal Tay Nguyen Regional general hospital between September 2024 and April 2025. Results: Among 73 pediatric patients with sepsis, 2 to <12 months accounted for the highest proportion 42,5%. Male-female distribution was 50,7% and 49,3%, 86,3% of patients resided in rural areas. The most common clinical signs were fever 93,2% and tachypnea 65,8%. Respiratory tract infections represented the most frequent focus 57,5%. Non-shock sepsis constituted 64.4% of cases. Blood cultures were positive in 31,5%. The recovery rate was 58,9%, referral to higher-level hospitals was 30,1% and mortality was 11,0%. All patients received antimicrobial therapy, fluid resuscitation was administered in 82,2% and vasopressors were not required in 65,7%.