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Podcast: The Incubator
Episode: #263 - 🟢 [HOT TOPICS 2024] - Rethinking Neonatal Sepsis and Antibiotic Stewardship
Description: 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 ne...