SAQ 810 – Paediatrics – neonatal sepsis and persistent shock

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A 6-day-old baby is brought to ED with lethargy, reduced feeding, fewer wet nappies, pallor and a weak cry. The baby was born at term by normal vaginal delivery with no antenatal or postnatal problems.

List eight (8) initial management priorities.

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Observation Value
HR 180
Temperature 38.5 C
Capillary refill 4 seconds
RR 70
SaO2 98% on room air
AVPU P


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List three (3) common pathogens in infants under three months of age.

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State the empiric antibiotic regimen.

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After 40 mL/kg of IV fluid bolus the baby remains shocked. List three (3) further management steps.

(Marked out of 3.0)


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