Assessment of neonatal septicemia cases in pediatric department
Journal Title: International Journal of Paediatrics and Geriatrics - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Neonatal septicemia is the chief cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period. The present study was conducted to assess neonatal septicemia cases in pediatric department. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted in department of Pediatrics. It comprised of 84 babies with gestational age >32 weeks and/or birth weight >1500 g. Babies were divided into 2 groups of 42 each. Group I received 7 days antibodies coverage and group II received 14 days. All were monitored for clinical signs and symptoms, blood cultures etc Results: Gestation in weeks in group I was 35.4 and in group II was 35.2, birth weight was 2018.4 grams in group I and in group II was 1984.6 grams, early onset sepsis was seen in 16 in group I and 20 in group II, gram + organisms were seen in 15 in group I and 19 in group II and S. aureus was evident in 6 in group I and 8 in group II. There was treatment failure in 7 in group I and 2 in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: It was observed that 14 days antibiotic coverage provide slight better results as compared to 7 days antibiotic course.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Ravi Sharma
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP591279
- DOI -
- Views 60
- Downloads 0
Evaluation of cases of interstitial lung disease in children
Background: The term childhood interstitial lung disease encompasses a broad group of pulmonary disorders. The present study aimed to evaluate interstitial lung disease in children. Materials & Methods: The present study...
Assessment of iodine deficiency in children age ranged 8-14 years of age
Background: It is found that more than 1.5 billion population of the world are at the risk of iodine deficiency disorders. The present study was conducted to assess iodine deficiency in children. Materials & Methods: The...
Assessment of thrombotic events in children: A hospital based study
Background: There is scarcity of information on the incidence of inherited thrombophilia from our country. The present study was conducted to assess thrombotic events in children. Materials & Methods: The present study w...
to determine glycaemic level and complications in patients with type I DM
Background: Type 1diabetes is the most common type in children. The present study was conducted to determine glycaemic level and complications in patients with type I DM. Materials & Methods: The present study was conduc...
Evaluation of cholelithiasis cases in children- A clinical study
Background: Diseases of the gallbladder are common and costly. The present study was conducted to evaluate cholelithiasis cases in children. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 56 cases of cholelithia...