The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issues guidance for managing a neonate with possible sepsis.
Indications of lumbar puncture if the procedure can be performed safely:
(1) clinically septic
(2) positive blood culture
(3) probably septic based on laboratory test results
(4) not responding as expected to antimicrobial therapy
A lumbar puncture may not be needed if:
(1) Sepsis is suspected but the infant is healthy-looking.
(2) The procedure may not be safe to perform.
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Specialty: Pedatrics, Infectious Diseases
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