Valentina Spaggiari, Erica Passini, Sara Crestani, Maria Federica Roversi, Luca Bedetti, Katia Rossi, Laura Lucaccioni, Cecilia Baraldi, Elisa Della Casa Muttini, Licia Lugli, Lorenzo Iughetti, Alberto Berardi
Septic shock is a main cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates. Septic shock evolves from compensated to uncompensated through 3 distinct phases. Prompt diagnosis is challenging, since neonatal septic shock may overlap with the physiological changes occurring at birth. The outcome of septic shock depends on a prompt recognition of symptoms and a strict adherence to cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines. Fluid administration plays a major role in the initial management of septic shock. If there is no response to volume filling, inotropes must be infused within one hour of onset (dopamine, dobutamine, adrenaline)...
July 1, 2022: Acta Bio-medica: Atenei Parmensis