Neonatal Sepsis Showdown!

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Across
  1. 3. gold standard for definitive diagnosis of NS
  2. 6. this vital sign can either be low or elevated in NS
  3. 8. platelet result often seen in NS
  4. 11. biggest risk factor for NS
  5. 13. infection marker often tested for when NS is suspected
  6. 15. infection of the amniotic membrane, a risk factor for NS
  7. 18. hospital-acquired infections
  8. 21. demographic risk factor for NS
  9. 23. an infection involving the bloodstream in infants less than 28 days old; the subject of this puzzle
  10. 25. respiratory infection that can lead to NS
Down
  1. 1. this lab value can either be low or elevated in NS
  2. 2. seconds required when scrubbing with Prevantix
  3. 4. most common organism responsible for NS
  4. 5. respiratory event often seen in NS
  5. 7. sepsis occurring within the first week of life
  6. 9. classic thermoregulation symptom of NS
  7. 10. neurological status often seen in NS
  8. 12. type of IV access with highest NS risk
  9. 14. number one way to prevent NS
  10. 16. respiratory requirement that often increases in NS
  11. 17. gastrointestinal symptom often seen in NS
  12. 19. sepsis occurring between one week and 3 months of life
  13. 20. type of infection acquired outside the hospital
  14. 22. body fluid used to diagnose meningitis
  15. 24. treatment for most cases of NS