Diagnosis and treatment strategy of neonatal sepsis and septic shock / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Sepsis is defined as that a variety of pathogenic microorganisms(including bacteria,fungi,viruses and protozoa) invade the blood circulation,produce toxins and cause systemic infection.The early symptoms of neonatal sepsis are atypical.Neonatal sepsis is urgent and progresses quickly,especially in preterm infants,and it is easy to prone to septic shock which is life-threatening.Therefore,early identification,accurate diagnosis,and active intervention for neonatal sepsis and septic shock is essential to reduce mortality and improve prognosis.