children s health issues
Pneumonia in Newborns
Treatment of Pneumonia in Newborns
Antibiotics by vein (intravenously) Sometimes a ventilator or other treatments To treat pneumonia in newborns, doctors give intravenous antibiotics. Once they identify the specific organism, they may adjust the type of antibiotic. In addition to antibiotic therapy, other treatments may be needed, such as use of a machine that helps air get in and out of the lungs ( Mechanical Ventilation ), intravenous fluids, blood and plasma transfusions, and drugs that support blood pressure and circulation. 