children s health issues
Sepsis in Newborns
Treatment of Sepsis in Newborns
Antibiotics by vein (intravenously) Sometimes a ventilator or other treatments While awaiting blood culture results, doctors give strong antibiotics intravenously to newborns with suspected sepsis. 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 with breathing ( Mechanical Ventilation ), intravenous fluids, blood and plasma transfusions, and drugs that support blood pressure and circulation. 