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Validation of the “Step-by-Step” Approach in the Management of Young Febrile Infants
Visual Abstract by Dr. Kirsty
Young Febrile Infants ... pubmed/27382134 #EBM ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... VisualAbstract #StepByStep #Algorithm ... Stratification #Fever
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
The Febrile Infant ... empiric antibiotic treatment ... 46.9% #Diagnosis #EBM ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... Stratification #Fever
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
SVT - Management Algorithm ... rate changes • Infants ... Signs of shock or ... #peds #Pediatric ... #treatment
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... “low risk” an infant ... with fever without ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Febrile #Infant
Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
Algorithms for ... Infants <3 months ... RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT ... low-risk criteria #EBM ... #Fever #Algorithm
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Infants ≤6 months ... lack of tapering, decreased ... echo is positive, treatment ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Onset: Usually in infancy ... Infections (e.g., EBV ... Presentation • Common Signs ... Fever b. ... Treatment Approach