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Neonatal Sepsis on the other hand is an infection in the blood that spreads throughout the body and occurs in a neonate. Neonatal Sepsis is also
termed as Neonatal Septicemia and Sepsis Neonatorum. Neonatal Sepsis has 2 types: The one that is seen in the first week of life is termed as Early-
onset sepsis and most often appears in the first 24 hours of life. The infection is often acquired from the mother. This can be cause by a bacteria or
infection acquired by the mother during her pregnancy, a Preterm delivery, Rupture of membranes (placenta tissue) that lasts longer than 24 hours,
Infection of the placenta tissues and amniotic fluid (chorioamnionitis) and frequent vaginal examinations during labor. The second type or the Late-
onset Sepsis is acquired after delivery. This can be cause by contaminated hospital equipment, exposure to medicines that lead to antibiotic
resistance, having a catheter in a blood vessel for a long time, staying in the hospital for an extended period of time. Signs and symptoms of Neonatal
Sepsis includes but is not limited to: body temperature changes, breathing problems, diarrhea, low blood sugar, reduced movements, reduced
sucking, seizures, slow heart rate, swollen belly area, vomiting, yellow skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice). Possible complications are disability
An in-depth study about Neonatal Sepsis is so important for a nurse most especially if the nurse is working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or the
NICU department. A nurse should be properly educated regarding the cause of the neonatal sepsis, how it is acquired and prevented, its
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SAMPAGA, ELISA JARHA B.
BSN 302 A
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