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7We Care
NEONATAL
SEPSIS Prevention and
Management
Manoj sharma
7We Care
Neonatal Sepsis
Clinical syndrome of bacteremia with systemic
signs and symptoms of infection in the first
four weeks of life.
7We Care
• Incidence:India: 9-60/1000 live births
(average:38/1000)
• Almost 5 times higher than in developed
countries
• Causes 20% of neonatal deaths
• Incidence is 5-10 times higher in LBW and
preterms than normal weight term babies
7We CareEarly Late
Onset <72 hrs >72 hrs
Source Maternal Environmental
genital tract (nosocomial)
Risk factor Prematurity Prematurity
Amnionitis,
Maternal infection
Presentation Fulminant slowly progressive
Multisystem focal
Pneumonia frequent Meningitis frequent
Mortality 5-50% 10-15%
Early vs Late onset sepsis
7We Care
• Gram – ve : LPS / endotoxin
• Gram +ve :lipoteichoic acid – peptidoglycan
• Activation of
– Coagulation pathway
– Complement System
– Cytokines
• Multiorgan dysfunction
Mechanism of injury
7We Care
• Immunological response to infection
• Release of a cascade of cytokines
– both pro and anti inflammatory
– secondary to bacterial endotoxins or exotoxins
• Cytokines SIRS
septic shock +
MSOF
Sepsis is a very rapidly progressive condition
which can kill even before diagnosis
7We Care
ETIOLOGY
• E coli
• Klebsiella
• CONS
• Staphylococcus aureus
• GBS
• Pseudomonas
• Acinetobacter
• Citrobacter
• Candida albicans and non albicans candida
7We Care
MATERNAL RISK FACTORS
• Chorioamnionitis
• Fever>38C
• Foul smelling liquor
• Fetal tachycardia
• PROM> 18 hrs
• Multiple examinations, prolonged labour
7We Care
NEONATAL RISK FACTORS
• LBW
• ELBW
• Asphyxia
• Twins
• Male sex
• Disruption of skin barrier
• Prematurity
• Lack of breast feeds
7We Care
RISK FACTORS Late onset
sepsis
• Prolonged intensive care
• Long lines
• Ventilation
• prolonged antibiotic use
• TPN
• Steroids
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clinical features of neonatal
sepsis
• CNS
– Lethargy, refusal to suckle, limp, not arousable, poor or
high pitched cry, irritable, seizures
• CVS
– Pallor, cyanosis, cold clammy skin
• Respiratory
– Tachypnea, apnea, grunt, retractions
7We Care
Symptoms of neonatal sepsis
• GIT
– Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension
• Hematological
– Bleeding, jaundice
• Skin
– Rashes, purpura, pustules
7We Care
Signs of neonatal sepsis
• Cold to touch ( hypothermia )
• Poor perfusion ( CRT )
• Hypotension
• Renal failure
• Sclerema
• Bulging fontanels.
• Poor weight gain** Indicates low grade sepsis
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1. Feeding ability reduced
2. No spontaneous
movement
3. Temperature >380
C
4. Prolonged capillary refill
time
5. Lower chest wall
indrawing
6. Resp. rate > 60/minute
7. Grunting
8. Cyanosis
9. H/o of convulsions
ClinicalClinical featuresfeatures of severeof severe
infectionsinfections
7We Care
Diagnosis of neonatal sepsis
Direct
- Isolation of organisms from blood, CSF, urine
is diagnostic
Indirect
-Screening tests
7We Care
Sepsis screen
Leukopenia (TLC < 5000mm3
)
Neutropenia (ANC < 1800/mm3
)
Immature neutrophil to total neutrophil
(I/T) ratio (> 0.2)
Micro-ESR (> 15mm 1st
hour)
CRP +ve
*If two or more tests are positive treat infant as neonatal sepsis
7We Care
Mature neutrophil Band cell
Neutrophils
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Meningitis
10-15 percent cases of sepsis have meningitis
Meningitis can be often missed clinically
LP must be done in all cases of late onset &
symptomatic early onset sepsis
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Management
• Mainstays of therapy:
– Early recognition
– ABC’s - supportive care
– Appropriate and adequate antimicrobials
7We Care
Management: Supportive care
Keep the neonate warm
If sick, avoid enteral feed
Start IV fluids,
infuse 10% dextrose to maintain normoglycemia
Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance and tissue
perfusion
If CRT >3 sec, infuse 10 ml/kg normal saline bolus.
7We Care
Supportive care
• cyanosed / RR >60/min / severe chest
retractions
– Start oxygen by hood
• sclerema
– Consider exchange blood transfusion/IVIG.
7We Care
Suspected neonatal sepsis
Start parenteral antibiotics
Send cultures (report in 72 hrs)
Culture -ve Culture +ve
Clinically no
sepsis (Stop Ab)
Clinically ill
(Cont Abx7-10D)
Pneumonia, Sepsis
(Cont Ab X 7-10D)
Meningitis, Osteomyelitis
(Cont Ab X 3-6 wks)
7We Care
7We Care
Choice of antibiotics
• Pneumonia or Sepsis
Penicillin Aminoglycoside
(Ampicillin or Cloxacillin) (Gentamicin or Amikacin)
• Meningitis
Ampicillin + Gentamicin
Or
Gentamicin or Amikacin + Cefotaxime or Ceftriaxone
+
7We Care
• Change to Third gen CP in case of gm-ve
enteric bacilli like E.coli.
• L.monocytogen: resistant to cp treat with
ampicillin and gentamycin.
• Add Vancomycin if MRSA and enterococci.
• VRE add linezolid/quinipristin.
• Pseudomonas: combination of two agents like
ceftazidime,piperacillin/tazobactem,genta/am
ikacin.
Which Antibiotics
7We Care
• ESBLs: many strains of E.
coli,klebsiella,pseudomonas serratia etc found
with these resistant enzymes.
Carbapenems,cefepime and
pipera/tazobactem are most effective.
7We Care
Other measures in LOS
• IVIG
• G-CSF
• PROBIOTICS
• LACTOFERRIN
• EARLY ENTERAL FEEDING.
7We Care
Superficial infections
Pustules - After puncturing, clean
with betadine and apply
local antimicrobial
Conjunctivitis - Ciprofloxacin eye
drops
Oral thrush - Local application of
nystatin or Clotrimazole
7We Care
Prevention of Infections
7We Care
Five ‘cleans’ to prevent
infection
• Clean hands
• Clean cord tie
• Clean cord
• Clean surface
• Clean blade
7We Care
Cleans
• Surfaces : housekeeping
• Hands
– 2 minutes wash : first time
– Use of disinfectant between any outer object and baby
– Rolled up sleeves
– Nails
– Rings , watches
– Nail polish
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A scanned picture of steps of hand
washing
Six steps of hand washing
Step 1
Wash palms with fingers
Step 2
Wash back of hands
Step 3
Wash fingers & knuckles
Step 5
Wash finger tips
Step 6
Wash wrists
Step 4
Wash thumbs
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Hand washing
Simplest, most effective measure for preventing
hospital acquired infections
2 minutes hand washing prior to entering nursery
15 seconds of hand washing before touching baby
Alcohol based hand rub effective but costly
7We Care
The birth of a baby
• Are we able to maintain asepsis in the delivery
room?
– Mother
– Birth attendant for the mother
– Birth attendant for the baby
– Objects in the resuscitation of the baby
– Hygiene of practices at the time of birth
7We Care
Prevention of Infections
• Exclusive breast feeding
• Keep cord dry
• Hand washing by care givers
• Hygiene of baby
• No unnecessary interventions
7We Care
Intravenous lines:
Peripheral
• Skin preparation
• Maintenance after insertion
• Extravasation/thrombophlebitis
• Flushing solutions
• Change IV infusion sets daily
• Replace IV tubings used to give blood / blood
products at end of infusion
• Barrier precautions during line change
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Disposal of waste and soiled linen
• Safe disposal
• Colour coding
• Sharps
• Infected wastes
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Work culture
Sterile gowns and linen for babies
Hand washing by all
Regular cleaning of unit
No sharing of baby belongings
Dispose waste-products in separate bins
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Control of hospital
infections
Hand washing by all staff
Isolation of infectious patient
Use plenty of disposable items
Avoid overcrowding
Aseptic work culture
Infection surveillance
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Control of hospital outbreak of
infections
Epidemiological investigation
Increased emphasis on hand washing
Reinforce all preventive measures
Review of protocols of nursery
Screen all personnel
Review of antibiotic policy
Cohorting of infants
7We Care
Fumigation
Use Potassium permanganate 70 gm
with 170 ml of 40% formalin for 1000
cubic feet area for 8-24 hours
alternatively
Bacillocid spray for 1-2 hours may be equally
effective
7We Care
Conclusions
• High index of clinical suspicion
• Look for lab evidence of sepsis
• Start parenteral antibiotics (I.V.)
• Provide supportive care
• Review culture report
• Practise barrier nursing to prevent cross-
infection
7We Care
• Neonatal sepsis is a serious disease
• Suspect early and admit to NICU/Ward
• Start AB in preterms for suspected sepsis
(maternal risk factors )even if asymptomatic
• Treat all cases of probable or proven sepsis
with antibiotics
• Give supportive and adjunctive treatment
• Prognosticate cautiously
7We Care
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Neonatal sepsis

  • 1. 7We Care NEONATAL SEPSIS Prevention and Management Manoj sharma
  • 2. 7We Care Neonatal Sepsis Clinical syndrome of bacteremia with systemic signs and symptoms of infection in the first four weeks of life.
  • 3. 7We Care • Incidence:India: 9-60/1000 live births (average:38/1000) • Almost 5 times higher than in developed countries • Causes 20% of neonatal deaths • Incidence is 5-10 times higher in LBW and preterms than normal weight term babies
  • 4. 7We CareEarly Late Onset <72 hrs >72 hrs Source Maternal Environmental genital tract (nosocomial) Risk factor Prematurity Prematurity Amnionitis, Maternal infection Presentation Fulminant slowly progressive Multisystem focal Pneumonia frequent Meningitis frequent Mortality 5-50% 10-15% Early vs Late onset sepsis
  • 5. 7We Care • Gram – ve : LPS / endotoxin • Gram +ve :lipoteichoic acid – peptidoglycan • Activation of – Coagulation pathway – Complement System – Cytokines • Multiorgan dysfunction Mechanism of injury
  • 6. 7We Care • Immunological response to infection • Release of a cascade of cytokines – both pro and anti inflammatory – secondary to bacterial endotoxins or exotoxins • Cytokines SIRS septic shock + MSOF Sepsis is a very rapidly progressive condition which can kill even before diagnosis
  • 7. 7We Care ETIOLOGY • E coli • Klebsiella • CONS • Staphylococcus aureus • GBS • Pseudomonas • Acinetobacter • Citrobacter • Candida albicans and non albicans candida
  • 8. 7We Care MATERNAL RISK FACTORS • Chorioamnionitis • Fever>38C • Foul smelling liquor • Fetal tachycardia • PROM> 18 hrs • Multiple examinations, prolonged labour
  • 9. 7We Care NEONATAL RISK FACTORS • LBW • ELBW • Asphyxia • Twins • Male sex • Disruption of skin barrier • Prematurity • Lack of breast feeds
  • 10. 7We Care RISK FACTORS Late onset sepsis • Prolonged intensive care • Long lines • Ventilation • prolonged antibiotic use • TPN • Steroids
  • 11. 7We Care clinical features of neonatal sepsis • CNS – Lethargy, refusal to suckle, limp, not arousable, poor or high pitched cry, irritable, seizures • CVS – Pallor, cyanosis, cold clammy skin • Respiratory – Tachypnea, apnea, grunt, retractions
  • 12. 7We Care Symptoms of neonatal sepsis • GIT – Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension • Hematological – Bleeding, jaundice • Skin – Rashes, purpura, pustules
  • 13. 7We Care Signs of neonatal sepsis • Cold to touch ( hypothermia ) • Poor perfusion ( CRT ) • Hypotension • Renal failure • Sclerema • Bulging fontanels. • Poor weight gain** Indicates low grade sepsis
  • 14. 7We Care 1. Feeding ability reduced 2. No spontaneous movement 3. Temperature >380 C 4. Prolonged capillary refill time 5. Lower chest wall indrawing 6. Resp. rate > 60/minute 7. Grunting 8. Cyanosis 9. H/o of convulsions ClinicalClinical featuresfeatures of severeof severe infectionsinfections
  • 15. 7We Care Diagnosis of neonatal sepsis Direct - Isolation of organisms from blood, CSF, urine is diagnostic Indirect -Screening tests
  • 16. 7We Care Sepsis screen Leukopenia (TLC < 5000mm3 ) Neutropenia (ANC < 1800/mm3 ) Immature neutrophil to total neutrophil (I/T) ratio (> 0.2) Micro-ESR (> 15mm 1st hour) CRP +ve *If two or more tests are positive treat infant as neonatal sepsis
  • 17. 7We Care Mature neutrophil Band cell Neutrophils
  • 18. 7We Care Meningitis 10-15 percent cases of sepsis have meningitis Meningitis can be often missed clinically LP must be done in all cases of late onset & symptomatic early onset sepsis
  • 19. 7We Care Management • Mainstays of therapy: – Early recognition – ABC’s - supportive care – Appropriate and adequate antimicrobials
  • 20. 7We Care Management: Supportive care Keep the neonate warm If sick, avoid enteral feed Start IV fluids, infuse 10% dextrose to maintain normoglycemia Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance and tissue perfusion If CRT >3 sec, infuse 10 ml/kg normal saline bolus.
  • 21. 7We Care Supportive care • cyanosed / RR >60/min / severe chest retractions – Start oxygen by hood • sclerema – Consider exchange blood transfusion/IVIG.
  • 22. 7We Care Suspected neonatal sepsis Start parenteral antibiotics Send cultures (report in 72 hrs) Culture -ve Culture +ve Clinically no sepsis (Stop Ab) Clinically ill (Cont Abx7-10D) Pneumonia, Sepsis (Cont Ab X 7-10D) Meningitis, Osteomyelitis (Cont Ab X 3-6 wks)
  • 24. 7We Care Choice of antibiotics • Pneumonia or Sepsis Penicillin Aminoglycoside (Ampicillin or Cloxacillin) (Gentamicin or Amikacin) • Meningitis Ampicillin + Gentamicin Or Gentamicin or Amikacin + Cefotaxime or Ceftriaxone +
  • 25. 7We Care • Change to Third gen CP in case of gm-ve enteric bacilli like E.coli. • L.monocytogen: resistant to cp treat with ampicillin and gentamycin. • Add Vancomycin if MRSA and enterococci. • VRE add linezolid/quinipristin. • Pseudomonas: combination of two agents like ceftazidime,piperacillin/tazobactem,genta/am ikacin. Which Antibiotics
  • 26. 7We Care • ESBLs: many strains of E. coli,klebsiella,pseudomonas serratia etc found with these resistant enzymes. Carbapenems,cefepime and pipera/tazobactem are most effective.
  • 27. 7We Care Other measures in LOS • IVIG • G-CSF • PROBIOTICS • LACTOFERRIN • EARLY ENTERAL FEEDING.
  • 28. 7We Care Superficial infections Pustules - After puncturing, clean with betadine and apply local antimicrobial Conjunctivitis - Ciprofloxacin eye drops Oral thrush - Local application of nystatin or Clotrimazole
  • 30. 7We Care Five ‘cleans’ to prevent infection • Clean hands • Clean cord tie • Clean cord • Clean surface • Clean blade
  • 31. 7We Care Cleans • Surfaces : housekeeping • Hands – 2 minutes wash : first time – Use of disinfectant between any outer object and baby – Rolled up sleeves – Nails – Rings , watches – Nail polish
  • 32. 7We Care A scanned picture of steps of hand washing Six steps of hand washing Step 1 Wash palms with fingers Step 2 Wash back of hands Step 3 Wash fingers & knuckles Step 5 Wash finger tips Step 6 Wash wrists Step 4 Wash thumbs
  • 34. 7We Care Hand washing Simplest, most effective measure for preventing hospital acquired infections 2 minutes hand washing prior to entering nursery 15 seconds of hand washing before touching baby Alcohol based hand rub effective but costly
  • 35. 7We Care The birth of a baby • Are we able to maintain asepsis in the delivery room? – Mother – Birth attendant for the mother – Birth attendant for the baby – Objects in the resuscitation of the baby – Hygiene of practices at the time of birth
  • 36. 7We Care Prevention of Infections • Exclusive breast feeding • Keep cord dry • Hand washing by care givers • Hygiene of baby • No unnecessary interventions
  • 37. 7We Care Intravenous lines: Peripheral • Skin preparation • Maintenance after insertion • Extravasation/thrombophlebitis • Flushing solutions • Change IV infusion sets daily • Replace IV tubings used to give blood / blood products at end of infusion • Barrier precautions during line change
  • 38. 7We Care Disposal of waste and soiled linen • Safe disposal • Colour coding • Sharps • Infected wastes
  • 40. 7We Care Work culture Sterile gowns and linen for babies Hand washing by all Regular cleaning of unit No sharing of baby belongings Dispose waste-products in separate bins
  • 41. 7We Care Control of hospital infections Hand washing by all staff Isolation of infectious patient Use plenty of disposable items Avoid overcrowding Aseptic work culture Infection surveillance
  • 42. 7We Care Control of hospital outbreak of infections Epidemiological investigation Increased emphasis on hand washing Reinforce all preventive measures Review of protocols of nursery Screen all personnel Review of antibiotic policy Cohorting of infants
  • 43. 7We Care Fumigation Use Potassium permanganate 70 gm with 170 ml of 40% formalin for 1000 cubic feet area for 8-24 hours alternatively Bacillocid spray for 1-2 hours may be equally effective
  • 44. 7We Care Conclusions • High index of clinical suspicion • Look for lab evidence of sepsis • Start parenteral antibiotics (I.V.) • Provide supportive care • Review culture report • Practise barrier nursing to prevent cross- infection
  • 45. 7We Care • Neonatal sepsis is a serious disease • Suspect early and admit to NICU/Ward • Start AB in preterms for suspected sepsis (maternal risk factors )even if asymptomatic • Treat all cases of probable or proven sepsis with antibiotics • Give supportive and adjunctive treatment • Prognosticate cautiously