All neonates born after gestational week 37 that are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Stavanger University Hospital, Norway, with suspected Early onset Sepsis (start of antibiotic before 72 hours of age) are clinically evaluated by a nurse every hour using a standardized assessment form.
This allows for an improved prediction for sepsis and evaluation for the start of antibiotics. Information and repeated education for nurses, junior doctors and consultants. Questioners given to staff for continuously evaluation.
