NEONATAL INFECTIONS

Covers infections in delivery, congenital infections, and outbreaks in the nursery Include 80 tables and figures for ease of use Written by an expert in infectious diseases, neonatal, and perinatal medicine There are approximately 4 million newborns annually in the United States, including 400,000 infants born preterm. This care occurs in nurseries of all acuity levels, sizes, and regions across the country and is provided by a variety of providers, including pediatricians, family practice doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The most common complication during the newborn period is suspected or proven infection – either those acquired during the delivery itself or before delivery in the womb. Indeed, 4 of the 8 most commonly prescribed medications in newborns annually are antibiotics. Therefore, these providers must all be knowledgeable about the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and approach to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neonatal infections.