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group B streptococcal septicemia of newborn |
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group B streptococcal septicemia of newborn Pediatrics A severe neonatal infection which causes ±3/4 of sepsis in the newborn Risk factors Mother infected with GBS, premature rupture of membranes, congenital defects in infant Clinical
Labile temperature and/or pulse, poor feeding, grunting, tachypnea, apnea, cyanosis, lethargy, shock Lab Cultures–blood, CSF, urine, films for effusions, ABGs Management IV antibiotics–ampicillin, gentamicin, fluids; O2
therapy, assisted ventilation, ECMO Complications DIC, respiratory arrest, meningitis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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