Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Shock in Children Aged 5–15 Years at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Key Points

• This research examines the clinical profile and outcomes associated with shock in children aged 5-15 years.
• Analysis of clinical records from a tertiary care hospital
• Assessment of shock types and mortality rates
• Evaluation of neurological involvement and inotrope use
• High prevalence of septic shock among the children studied
• Significant mortality rates linked to septic shock
• Neurological issues and use of multiple inotropes correlate with worse outcomes