Refers to sepsis occurring < 72 hours of birth
Pertains to newborns GA >/= 37 weeks admitted to the NICU or Postpartum unit
May be applied to newborns GA 35-36 weeks with caution
Does the Infant Appear Unwell?
Unwell appearance may include:
Hypotonia
Seizures
Lethargy
Respiratory distress
Temperature instability
Hemodynamic instability
Poor peripheral perfusion
Acidosis
Yes
No
Usual Organisms
Group B Streptococcus
Escherichia coli
Less Common Pathogens
Viridans Group Streptococci
Enterococci
Haemophilus influenzae
Listeria monocytogenes
Other gram-negative bacilli
