#263 - 🟢 [HOT TOPICS 2024] - Rethinking Neonatal Sepsis and Antibiotic Stewardship

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ben and Daphna speak with Dr. Martin Stocker, head of neonatology and pediatric intensive care at the Children’s Hospital of Central Switzerland. Dr. Stocker discusses the challenges of identifying sepsis in neonates and the overuse of antibiotics in this vulnerable population. He emphasizes the importance of balancing the risks of sepsis with the long-term consequences of antibiotic overuse. The conversation explores the role of clinical signs, risk factors, and biomarkers like IL-6, as well as the need for algorithms to guide decision-making. This insightful discussion highlights the complexities of neonatal sepsis management.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: [email protected]. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!