Frequency of Thrombocytopenia and Associated Mortality in Neonates with Neonatal Sepsis

Aim: To assess the frequency of thrombocytopenia and associated mortality in neonates with neonatal sepsis. Methodology: This descriptive study was designed to identify conducted at Nazir Hussain Medical Complex KKF Hospital Hyderabad from 1st September 2022 28th February 2023 after ethical clearance through institutional review committee. enrolled 190 which were admitted NICU diagnosis All those under 28 days age having a positive blood culture reports included. A 3cc whole drawn each neonate by nursing staff single pick test including haematological markers (haemoglobin, platelet count) infection (white cells, neutrophil%, Lymphocyte%, C-reactive proteins Erythrocyte sedimentation rate) analyzed. Results: There 60% male while rest 40% females. About 44.78% had weight between 2.5-3.5kg. The mean count 182.95±156 x109/L whereas lymphocytes% value 41.81±11.0% very high ESR reported as 21.08±14.2mm/hour. observed 129(67.89%) wherein it severe 35(18.4%) fourfold increased cases thrombocytopenia. Practical Implication: Factors like age, low birth weight, severity are related outcomes sepsis among neonates. Conclusion: is within higher Keywords: Frequency, Thrombocytopenia, Associated mortality, neonate,