Sepsis pathway

[ninetyone]

Name changed as I need to sound off.

3yo woke at 830pm with a temperature. Gave him calpol but it kept going up (39c+), then breathing rate went up to 60-70/minute

His hands/feet were freezing despite the rest of him being boiling.

111 said to take him to A&E. He vomited twice on the way. We went into triage, they assessed him & we went straight into resus where they gave him a whole range of drugs.

They talked about red flags, scores of 10 and sepsis pathway. He perked up a bit so we're now on the ward on monitors rather than HDU.

This really was/could've been quite serious couldn't it? I'm only just starting to wind down from the adrenaline/holding it all together and would quite like to have a bit of a cry. I can't sleep because I'm trying to process it all (that and I'm watching the monitors constantly).

You did all the right things. He is in the right place and being looked after. You did well.
It is very scary and you will be in shock. Try and get some food or at least a cup of tea.
I hope ds improves quickly.

How frightening. I've been through this with my child. The minitors made me panicky with all the beeping. I stayed in icu with mine. Make sure you get famiky support. I hope yours recovers soon. It happens so quick from being a bit unwell to very unwell, but you're in the right place. Sepsis uk have a very good helpline which i fould really helpful.

Well done mumma for spotting the signs and getting help quickly. You did exactly the right thing. Thinking something worse could happen to your baby is terrifying, sending hugs your way.

Thanks - I just feel so helpless. They've put him on oxygen as his sats kept dropping. I know this is the best thing for him but it's heart wrenching.

How terrifying for you, is anybody with you? You are in exactly the right place for him to be looked after correctly but you must feel like your heart is breaking. I can't even imagine how you must feel, stay strong x

Well done for listening to your gut and getting him quickly into hospital. He is in the best possible place at the moment.

If it is sepsis he will probably have to stay as Inpatient on IV antibiotics for a while.
Once those work the turnaround can be fast.

My ds has sepsis aged 14. Very scarey but the hospital were fantastic.

Good luck

@ninetyone
Sending hugs 💐
You're amazing - you have totally done the right thing, we'll spotted and he's in the best place.
If he's resting, try to get some rest yourself
I hope things improve soon.

Only one parent allowed overnight plus have others at home so I'm on my own for now. Just hope he doesn't get worse.

Hope everything goes well.

How scary for you OP- at least you are in the right place now!

I know how hard it is to see your little in hospital and strapped up to machines and meds. Massive hugs to you. You will be shattered tomorrow when the adrenaline has worn off so make sure you get someone to bring you a change of clothes so you can grab a shower and feel a little more human. Yes yes to a cup of tea if you can now you’ll need something in your body.
Good news is that if it’s sepsis the antibiotics can be nothing short of miraculous with children once they’re in and it sounds like you were on this very quickly which is brilliant.
If it isn’t sepsis you’re in absolutely the right place. Paed wards are staffed by total angels and the doctors tend to be totally amazing so im sure your little one will be right as rain in no time. If they’re anything like my little boy they’ll be in the playroom before you know it.
try to get some rest if you can.

Poor you. Do try to eat and stay hydrated. In hdu you'll have lots of nurses and doctors. I found just holding my childs hands and talking to them helpful as they said it helps the child even if they aren't concious. They will do regular blood tests to monitor inflamation markers etc. It can take a while to start getting better but being young really helps! They are much more resilient. As you could be in for a while, staying well and rested yourself is really important