This section covers pre-transport lab evaluation, including CBC interpretation and treatment of suspected neonatal infection. This module includes a practice session.

Upon completion of this section, the participant will:

1. Know factors predisposing an infant to sepsis and the clinical signs of neonatal sepsis.

2. Understand basic white blood cell development.

3. Be able to calculate the ANC and I/T ratio.

4. Be able to interpret the ANC and I/T ratio and know the potential implications of abnormal results.

5. Understand the relationship of thrombocytopenia to possible sepsis.