Evidence · Other
Operationalizing management of sick young infants with possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) when referral is not feasible in the context of existing maternal, newborn, and child health programmes
OtherWorld Health Organization2017Over 5 years old
- Early-onset sepsis
- Infection
- Late-onset sepsis
- Medical
- Nursing
This paper is from 2017, more than five years ago. Newer evidence may have been published since.
Summary
WHO operational guidance on implementing outpatient management of sick young infants with possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) when referral to hospital is not feasible. It addresses how this approach can be integrated within existing maternal, newborn and child health programmes, mainly in low- and middle-income settings. Themes include programme planning, health system readiness and community and primary care delivery of treatment for young infants.
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