Patient's question:
A newborn who is a week old, with poor health, not eating much milk, and having very loose stools. The baby has a particularly pale complexion and is not in good spirits. The doctor said it is sepsis. Currently, the baby is being treated in the hospital. Our family is very worried and doesn't know what to do.What kind of assistance is needed: What should be paid attention to when an infant has sepsis?
Doctor's answer:
Neonatal sepsis requires the initiation of antibiotic treatment before blood culture results are obtained, followed by antibiotic adjustment based on blood culture results and bacterial sensitivity tests. Typically, a combination of one penicillin-class and one aminoglycoside-class antibiotic is used as a preliminary treatment. It is essential to carefully monitor the newborn's complexion, feeding ability, mental status, and temperature changes. Maintain cleanliness of the oral cavity and umbilical skin and mucous membranes, and promptly treat any infectious lesions if present.