FIGURE 2
Evaluation of asymptomatic infants ≥37 weeks’ gestation with risk factors for sepsis. aThe diagnosis
of chorioamnionitis is problematic and has important implications for the management of the
newborn infant. Therefore, pediatric providers are encouraged to speak with their obstetrical
colleagues whenever the diagnosis is made. bLumbar puncture is indicated in any infant with
a positive blood culture or in whom sepsis is highly suspected on the basis of clinical signs, response
to treatment, and laboratory results. WBC, white blood cell; Diff, differential white blood cell
count