neonatology infectious-disease
Neonatal Early-Onset Sepsis (EOS) Calculator
Estimates risk of early-onset neonatal sepsis (EOS) using maternal and clinical factors. Based on Kaiser Permanente model.
Score interpretation
Low EOS risk
→ Routine care; clinical monitoring for 24-48h; no antibiotics required if well
Intermediate EOS risk
→ Blood culture; consider CBC and CRP at 4-6h; antibiotic decision based on clinical evolution; neonatology review
High EOS risk
→ Blood culture and LP if feasible; start empirical antibiotics (penicillin + gentamicin); NICU admission; close monitoring
Interpretation bands for the Neonatal EOS Risk. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Gentamicin (Paediatric) · Aminoglycoside — Neonatal Sepsis / Gram-Negative Infections in Children
- Rozanolixizumab · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) antagonist
- Efgartigimod alfa · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blocker
- Phenobarbital (Paediatric Epilepsy — Beyond Neonatal) · Barbiturate Anticonvulsant
- Ceftriaxone (Paediatric) · Third-Generation Cephalosporin — Meningitis / Sepsis / Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- Aciclovir (Paediatric) · Antiviral — HSV Encephalitis / Neonatal Herpes / VZV in Immunocompromised
Pathways
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.