There is an urgent need for evidence-based internationally agreed guidelines for the assessment of neonates at risk of developing early-onset sepsis

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. 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 …