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Pediatric Fever Protocols

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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.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Florida, Department of Emergency Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA

    Tricia B. Swan

  2. Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Children’s National Health System, Washington, DC, USA

    Sadiqa A. I. Kendi

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  1. Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA

    Cristina M. Zeretzke-Bien

  2. Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA

    Tricia B. Swan

  3. University of Florida, Department of Emergency Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA

    Brandon R. Allen

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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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