Frontiers in Pediatrics (Feb 2022)

Pediatric Sepsis Research: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?

  • Letícia Massaud-Ribeiro,
  • Letícia Massaud-Ribeiro,
  • Pedro Henrique Nunes Costa Silami,
  • Pedro Henrique Nunes Costa Silami,
  • Fernanda Lima-Setta,
  • Fernanda Lima-Setta,
  • Arnaldo Prata-Barbosa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.829119
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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Sepsis continues to be one of the leading causes of admission to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, representing a great challenge for researchers and healthcare staff. This mini review aims to assess research on pediatric sepsis over the years. Of the 2,698 articles retrieved from the Scopus database, the 100 most cited were selected (50 published since 2000 and 50 published since 2016). The most cited studies, published in the 21st century, are highlighted, with their main findings and perspectives.

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