Neonatal Sepsis Showdown!

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