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Hypothermic neonates have low risk for infection

Liz Scherer   |   Clinical Summary   |   23 December 2022
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Takeaway

  • Neonates who appear to be well but incidentally present with hypothermia (<36.5ºC) at routine primary care provider (PCP) visits have a low risk for serious infection and may not require sepsis workups.

Why this matters

  • Hypothermia in well-appearing neonates often reflects...

          

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