Treatment of sepsis in the neonate.
Sepsis is a complication that can present during the neonatal period. Diagnosis and treatment of the septic newborn presents clinical and psychosocial challenges for the healthcare team, family, and reimbursement source. The challenges associated with the identification and treatment of neonatal sepsis are explored.
Sater
K J
KJ
Shriners Hospital for Children, Houston, Texas, USA.
D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*