TABLE 1
Most common comorbidities in children with sepsis in non-resource-limited settings
Cruz A.T. et al, Updates on Pediatric Sepsis, JACEP Open 2020;1:981–993.
| Condition | Prevalence range (%)ª |
|---|---|
| Central venous catheter | 31 |
| Congenital heart disease | 7-27 |
| Neurologic | 9-26 |
| Oncologic diagnosis | 11-17 |
| Metabolic disorder | 3-13 |
| Respiratory (including ventilator dependence) |
5-7 |
| Congenital or acquired immune deficiency |
4-7 |
| Renal |
2-6 |
| Gastrointestinal |
4-5 |
| Solid organ transplant |
4 |
| Dialysis dependence | 3 |
| Bone marrow transplantation | 3 |
a Sum >100% as ranges compiled from various studies and patients may have had multiple comorbidities.