Intraamniotic Infection and the Term Neonate

Neonatal Netw. 2017 Nov 1;36(6):385-387. doi: 10.1891/0730-0832.36.6.385.

Abstract

Intraamniotic infection (IAI) may occur when the amniotic membranes are ruptured >18 hours prior to birth. The term neonate is at risk for early onset sepsis. This article describes the pathophysiology of IAI and the role of the mother-baby nurse during the anticipated birth and the ongoing assessment of the neonate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amniotic Fluid / microbiology*
  • Bacterial Infections* / diagnosis
  • Bacterial Infections* / etiology
  • Bacterial Infections* / physiopathology
  • Bacterial Infections* / therapy
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques / methods
  • Female
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / microbiology
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intensive Care, Neonatal / methods
  • Neonatal Screening / methods
  • Neonatal Screening / nursing
  • Neonatal Sepsis* / diagnosis
  • Neonatal Sepsis* / etiology
  • Neonatal Sepsis* / physiopathology
  • Neonatal Sepsis* / prevention & control
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / therapy