Bacterial sepsis in the neonate.

Nurse Pract

Lori Baas Rubarth is an associate professor and neonatal NP program coordinator at Creighton University College of Nursing, Omaha, Neb. Carla M. Christensen is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, Neb. Cheryl Riley is a clinical associate professor and neonatal NP program coordinator at Baylor University, Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Dallas, Tex.

Published: September 2017

Neonatal bacterial infections leading to sepsis occur frequently in the first few days or weeks of life. NPs must be able to recognize the early signs of sepsis and understand the need for rapid evaluation and treatment. This article discusses antibiotic treatments for various types and locations of bacterial infections and sepsis in the neonate.

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