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Newborn Sepsis Evaluation Guidelines by Amelia Arnis is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for evaluating newborns at risk for sepsis. Early onset sepsis is defined as a blood or cerebrospinal fluid infection within the first week of life, with Group B Streptococcus being the most common cause. Risk factors for sepsis in newborns include chorioamnionitis, being part of a multiple birth where another newborn has sepsis, prolonged rupture of membranes, maternal fever, and GBS status of the mother. The guideline outlines criteria for full dia

Author

Amelia Arnis

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EN