TY - JOUR T1 - There is an urgent need for evidence-based internationally agreed guidelines for the assessment of neonates at risk of developing early-onset sepsis JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs DO - 10.1136/eb-2017-102770 SP - ebnurs-2017-102770 AU - Siba Prosad Paul AU - Kerrie Richardson Y1 - 2018/02/19 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2018/02/19/eb-2017-102770.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Mukhopadhyay S, Taylor JA, Von Kohorn I, et al. Variation in sepsis evaluation across a national network of nurseries. Pediatr 2017;139:e20162845.An optimal approach for early-onset sepsis (EOS) risk assessment in neonates would allow for standardised quality of care and would minimise disparities in management.There is a need for the evaluation of current practices and outcomes in managing neonates at risk for EOS, as well as the development of internationally agreed evidence-based guidelines.Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. However, there are substantial differences in the practice of risk assessment of neonates with suspected EOS. Attempts have been made to streamline the management pathways in the USA, UK and elsewhere through publication of the national guidelines.1 2 A rational approach is needed to … ER -