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1 day ago · Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. [4] [7] This initial stage of sepsis is followed by suppression of the immune system. [8] Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. [1]
4 days ago · Apparent cyanosis requires 5 g/dL of deoxygenated hemoglobin. Early in the neonatal period, most infants are polycythemic and can manifest cyanosis overtly at an oxygen saturation of 85%. However, later in the neonatal period or in the anemic neonate, the oxygen saturation required to produce a blue appearance is much lower.
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5 days ago · Neonatal sepsis is a life-threatening response to bloodstream infections that occur in newborns fewer than 28 days old. Due to their immature immune systems, newborns are particularly...
4 days ago · Critical Appraisal of the Literature. To evaluate clinically relevant articles regarding the diagnosis and early management of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock, a search of the National Library of Medicine PubMed database was performed using the following search terms: sepsis management, septic shock management, and clinical sepsis treatment guidelines, with a date range of 2000 to 2018.
May 21, 2024 · Sepsis. Sepsis is a severe illness characterized by a systemic, whole-body response to infection and is a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Sepsis is most common in older individuals and infants, and can be difficult to diagnose due to its variable presentation. Because there is no confirmatory diagnostic test ...
4 days ago · Neonatal Conjunctivitis; Neonatal Sepsis; Neonatal Tetanus; Neonatal-Perinatal Emergency
5 days ago · 24, May 2024. The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) is pleased to announce renewed funding from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) to support GARDP’s work in developing improved treatments for newborn babies with sepsis.
