At Manipal Hospitals, newborns suspected of sepsis are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for close monitoring and prompt management. Initial evaluation includes assessment of vital signs, feeding patterns, and overall clinical status. Early stabilisation focuses on maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation, along with temperature regulation. Continuous monitoring of vital parameters and laboratory markers helps assess disease progression and response to treatment.
Doctors initiate empirical antibiotic therapy immediately after collecting cultures. Once laboratory results are available, treatment is tailored based on the identified organism and its sensitivity pattern.
Supportive care plays a crucial role and may include oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids, and nutritional support. In severe cases, advanced interventions such as mechanical ventilation or inotropic support may be required.
Treatment duration depends on the severity of infection and response to therapy. With early diagnosis and appropriate management, many newborns recover well. Regular monitoring and follow-up help detect long-term complications and support optimal growth and development.
