Abstract
Background: Sepsis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Despite its prevalence and unique presentation, criteria for SIRS and severe sepsis have not been developed in infants. As a result, definitions are often adapted from those established for older pediatric patients. There are no studies examining the performance of these definitions in infants with late onset infections. Aim To characterize patients with late onset infections in a Level 4 NICU meeting criteria for SIRS …
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