2021 AAP Guidelines on Febrile Infants (S4 Ep. 38)

22/11/2021 18 min
2021 AAP Guidelines on Febrile Infants (S4 Ep. 38)

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Episode Synopsis

Provider variation has plagued the management of febrile neonates for decades, but the wait for standardization is over!  The AAP published its long-awaited recommendations on the evaluation and management of well-appearing febrile infants 8 to 60 days old in August 2021.  This episode picks apart the nuances and key features to help pediatric providers provide fast, safe, and effective care to this population.  Follow along with full guideline available at https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-052228
 
References:
Pantell, R.H., Roberts, K.B., Adams, W.G., Dreyer, B.P., Kupperman, N., O’Leary, S.T., … & Subcommittee on Febrile Infants. (2021). Evaluation and management of well-appearing febrile infants 8 to 60 days old. Pediatrics, 148(2), p. 1-38. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-052228

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