Background: Pediatric severe sepsis is a public health problem with significant morbidities\nin those who survive. In this article, we aim to present an overview of the important studies\nhighlighting the limited data available pertaining to long-term outcomes of survivors of pediatric\nsevere sepsis. Materials and Methods: A review of literature available was conducted using\nPUBMED/Medline on pediatric severe sepsis outcomes. Long-term outcomes and health-related\nquality of life (HRQL) following severe sepsis was defined as any outcome occurring after discharge\nfrom the hospital following an episode of severe sepsis which affected either the survivor or the\nsurvivorâ??s family members. Results: Many children are discharged with worse clinical and functional\noutcomes, depending on their diagnosis, treatments received, psychological effects, and the impact\nof their illness on their parents. Additionally, they utilize healthcare services more than their peers\nand are often readmitted soon after discharge. However, pediatric HRQL studies with worthwhile\noutcome measures are limited and the current data on pediatric sepsis is mainly retrospective.\nConclusions: There is significant and longstanding morbidity seen in children and their families\nfollowing a severe sepsis illness. Further prospective data are required to study the long-term\noutcomes of sepsis in the pediatric population.
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