About the Course
Severe infections (including sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia) are a major cause of global neonatal mortality and morbidity. Most of these cases could be prevented with early recognition and timely management. In this module we will explore the clinical presentation, assessment and management of newborns presenting with possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) and sepsis.
Learning Objectives
Once you have completed this module, you should be able to:
- Recognise neonates with possible serious bacterial infection and sepsis and outline a differential diagnosis,
- Perform appropriate investigations in babies with severe infections,
- Manage severe bacterial infections in newborns according to MSF protocols,
- Practice effective infection prevention and control procedures in the newborn unit
List of Contents
Theory:
- Definition, pathophysiology and microbiology of serious bacterial infection (SBI) and sepsis
- Clinical features of serious infections and septic shock
- Investigations and indications for lumbar puncture (LP)
- Emergency management and treatment with antibiotics
- Infection prevention and control
Application / 3 case studies
Summary / Learning points /Job aid
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE THE COURSE
60 minutes
HOW TO ENROL
To access this eLearning module, you need first to enrol in the Newborn Care Learning Hub. Information on how to access the module is available there.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The module is intended for nurses, midwifes, clinical officers and medical doctors caring for newborns in MSF projects.
CERTIFICATION
After completing the module and answering the final quiz with at least 80% correct responses, learners are entitled a Tembo completion badge and a certificate.
TRAINING APPROACH
We recommend printing out the job aid and using the neonatal guideline during the module.