Neonatal Sepsis NEO Flashcards
1
Q
neonatal sepsis
A
sepsis occurring in first 28 days
2
Q
early onset and late onset timings
A
early onset - first 72hrs
late onset - 72hrs - 28 days
3
Q
causes
A
group B Strep
E. coli
4
Q
risk factors
A
maternal exposure to GBS
premature
low birth weight
5
Q
signs
A
respiratory distress - grunting, nasal flares, accessory muscle use jaundice distressed poor feeding apnoea
6
Q
investigations
A
blood and urine cultures
CRP
urine microscopy
LP
7
Q
management
A
IV benzylpenicillin and gentamicin
oxygen
fluid maintenance
regular monitoring
