Guidelines
Early-Onset Sepsis

Early-Onset Sepsis

Suspected Early-Onset Sepsis

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

Symptoms

Unwell appearance may include:

  • Hypotonia
  • Seizures
  • Lethargy
  • Respiratory distress
  • Temperature instability
  • Hemodynamic instability
  • Poor peripheral perfusion
  • Acidosis

Microbiology