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A Controlled Mouse Model for Neonatal Polymicrobial Sepsis

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Beyond Infection: Targeting Maternal Sepsis.

Laurence E Shields¹, Stephanie N Lin²

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, CA, USA; CommonSpirit Health, Women and Infants Clinical Institute, Englewood, CO, USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America

|February 15, 2026

Summary

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Maternal sepsis, a preventable cause of death, requires prompt screening and treatment. This review highlights Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines for maternal care, emphasizing early detection and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

Keywords:

Early warning signs Guidelines Maternal sepsis Surviving sepsis campaign

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Area of Science:

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Critical Care Medicine

Background:

Sepsis in pregnancy, though rare, contributes significantly to maternal mortality.
Preventable deaths from maternal sepsis underscore the need for standardized hospital protocols.
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) advocates for universal sepsis screening and treatment guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines.
To emphasize maternal physiology considerations in sepsis management.
To highlight maternal-specific screening tools and treatment recommendations.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines.
Analysis of maternal-specific screening protocols.
Synthesis of evidence-based treatment strategies for maternal sepsis.

Main Results:

Sepsis accounts for a substantial proportion of maternal deaths.
Maternal physiology presents unique challenges in sepsis recognition and management.
Multidisciplinary care is crucial for effective sepsis treatment in pregnant individuals.

Conclusions:

Implementing maternal-specific sepsis screening and treatment protocols is essential.
Adherence to Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines can reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary care improves sepsis management in obstetric patients.