Abstract
A descriptive algorithm for the evaluation and management of the febrile neonate, infant, and child. The bacterial infection and ambulatory discharge disposition checklists are true “Quick Hits.” Further risk stratification in the febrile child for a serious bacterial infection will improve resource utilization and breed antibiotic stewardship.
Keywords
- Febrile neonate
- Anticipatory guidance
- Lumbar puncture
- Enterovirus
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Meningitis
- Febrile infant
- Skin vesicle
- Bacterial infection checklist
- Ambulatory discharge disposition checklist
- Febrile child
- Bacteremia
- Pneumonia
- Antipyretic(s)
- White blood cell count (WBC)
- Bands
- Nitrite
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
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Swan, T.B., Kendi, S.A.I. (2018). Pediatric Fever Protocols. In: Zeretzke-Bien, C., Swan, T., Allen, B. (eds) Quick Hits for Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93830-1_14
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