Multivariate risk and clinical signs evaluations for early-onset sepsis on late preterm and term newborns and their economic impact

Conclusions: The use of EOSCalc and clinical signs surveillance seem to be safe and accurate methods in EOS management. Additionally, the two approaches have shown an economic advantage when compared with the hospital ’s current practice.What is Known:•EOSCalc is a useful method for screening of EOS in late preterm and term infants.•Presence of clinical signs and/or maternal risk factors are present newborns with EOS.What is New:•Rigorous observation of clinical signs is a more accurate method than EOSCalc to screen for EOS in late preterm and term newborns.• Rigorous observation of clinical signs is more economic than EOSCalc in managing EOS in late preterm and term neonates.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research