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A Controlled Mouse Model for Neonatal Polymicrobial Sepsis
Published on: January 27, 2019
Puerperal sepsis and maternal mortality: what role can new technologies play?
1Dugald Baird Centre for Research on Women's Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Scotland, UK. j.hussein@abdn.ac.uk
Objective:
To identify new and underutilized technologies to reduce maternal mortality related to puerperal sepsis in developing countries.
Method:
Review of current medical literature.
Result:
The literature indicates that infection-control protocols and evidence-based procedures--including prophylactic antibiotics for cesarean section or preterm rupture of membranes, and updated antibiotic regimens--should be widely adopted. Devices such as hand rubs, needle-disposal systems, and rapid microbiological diagnostic tests can improve compliance and efficiency. Operational research on promising developments like vaginal cleansing with antiseptics, vitamin A supplementation, and prophylactic antibiotics in high-risk women is needed.
Conclusion:
Sepsis management continues to depend on good implementation of established technologies. Program-based approaches are required to improve uptake.
