Neonatal Sepsis for PHC Practitioners: Recognise, Stabilise, Refer

A newborn who is not feeding, is warm to touch or has stopped moving normally may have sepsis, a blood infection that can kill within hours. This session is about recognising it fast and acting at PHC level.

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Summary and key messages

What this session covers

What neonatal sepsis is: early-onset and late-onset
Recognising risk factors and clinical signs using the WHO 7-sign IMCI algorithm
Immediate PHC-level management
Prompt referral and caregiver follow-up

Facilitator

Dr Beatrice Ezenwa, Consultant Neonatologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital.

Part of the ICSA Learning Series, Module 1: Essential Newborn Care. Participants who attend the required share of Module 1 sessions and complete the pre- and post-session assessments earn a certificate of participation.

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Maternal and newborn care

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