Synopsis A recent study demonstrated that umbilical cord blood Presepsin is a predictor for early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) in preterm infants with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and may help to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. This week's ' MED FACT ' discusses a study from the Journal ‘Pediatrics International’, “ Presepsin as a predictor of early onset neonatal sepsis in the umbilical cord blood of premature infants with premature rupture of membranes ”. Authors : Wael Seliem and Amira M. Sultan Key Takeaways: Umbilical cord blood Presepsin is a predictor for EONS in preterm infants.
Objective: Study: Patients: To investigate whether Presepsin level in umbilical cord blood can be used as a predictor of EONS in preterm labor with PROM, allowing rational use of antibiotics. Prospective study 288 What Was The Need For This Study? Early and proper diagnosis of…
