JACK Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Does anyone use IVIG in the management of neonatal sepsis? If yes what is the indication af starting IVIG in these neonates? What has been your experience with IVIG in sepsis cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaque Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Whilst we have been using IVIG to treat neonatal sepsis since 1986 but you may consider us biased as we were one of the first to publish the benefits of adjuvant IVIG therapy in neonatal sepsis. Since then there have been a number of studies supporting the use of IVIG (particularly IgM-enriched IVIG) in neonatal sepsis. Cochrane analysis has also shown benefits though the number to treat was 11. The INIS trial has recently finished and its report is eagerly awaited. For dosage, indications please refer to publications on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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