2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines for Children: Translating New Evidence into Clinical Practice

Description: 

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

The 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines for Children introduce updated recommendations for the recognition and management of pediatric sepsis and septic shock. This webinar will examine how new evidence may influence clinical decision-making across the continuum of care, from initial evaluation through treatment and ongoing management. Through case-based examples, attendees will consider practical approaches for incorporating the recommendations into clinical workflows, institutional pathways, and quality improvement efforts. Ample time will be reserved for audience questions and clarification about applying the guidelines in diverse pediatric care settings.

Learning Objectives: 

At the end of the activity, the learner should be able to:

• Restate key changes in the 2026 Pediatric Surviving Sepsis Guidelines and identify the supporting evidence;
• Apply the updated recommendations to the evaluation and management of children with suspected sepsis and septic shock using case-based clinical scenarios;
• Develop strategies to implement the 2026 guideline recommendations within local clinical pathways and quality improvement initiatives to promote timely, evidence-based pediatric sepsis care.

Target Audience: 

Nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, emergency responders, pharmacists, medical technologists, respiratory therapists, physical/occupational therapists, infection prevention specialists, data/quality specialists, and more.

Sepsis Alliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Sepsis Alliance designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068 for 1.2 contact hours.

Other healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.0 contact hours.

All individuals in control of content disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 

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