GH1722 Neonatal Sepsis Course
GH1722 Neonatal Sepsis Course is organized by National Certification Corporation (NCC).
Expiration: 12/31/2024
Objectives:
• Outline the definitions relative to the designation and diagnosis of early-onset sepsis (EOS) and recall the incidence, predominant causative organisms, and risk factors for EOS in the neonate
• Summarize the clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches (current & future), as well as the common antimicrobial treatments used in the management of neonatal bacterial sepsis
• Describe the common etiologies and the diagnostic and treatment approaches for viral and fungal infections encountered in the neonate at birth
• List the recommended approaches to infection control in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment
Content Outline:
1. Definitions
2. Early Onset Bacterial Sepsis
• Incidence
• Predominant organisms
• Risk factors
• Neonatal factors
3. Late-Onset
• Incidence
• Predominant organisms
• Risk factors
4. Clinical Presentation of Sepsis
5. Diagnosis
• Microbiologic tests
• Lab evaluation
• Decisions to treat
• Antimicrobial therapy
6. Viral Infections
• HSV
7. Fungal Infections
• Incidence
• Microbiology
• Clinical presentation
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
8. Infection Prevention Strategies
9. Implementation of Care Bundles
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