Epidemiology and Outcomes of Neonatal Sepsis: Experience from a Tertiary Australian NICU.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neonatal sepsis is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Low-middle-income countries are disproportionately affected, but late-onset sepsis (LOS) still occurs in up to 20% of infants <28 weeks in high-income countries. Understanding site-specific data is vital to guide management.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), Perth. Infants admitted between January 2012 and June 2022 were included. Data were extracted from routine electronic databases. Incidence and aetiology of sepsis were determined and the association of sepsis with neonatal outcomes analysed.

Results

During the study period, 23,395 newborns were admitted with a median gestation of 37 weeks and birth weight of 2,800 g. There

SUBMITTER: Mackay CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11633889 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature