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Jun 15, 2020 · Table 3 shows the management of unexplained fever in children 36 months and younger. 8, 11, 18, 24, 37, 42, 43, 45 – 47, 51, 53 In children being considered for inpatient management, empiric ...
Jun 17, 2021 · A number of organizations have responded to this situation by developing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for management of fever in children with goals of guiding antipyretic treatment, responding to discrepancies between evidence and clinical practice, and diminishing irrational fear of fever and overzealous attempts at its suppression.
- Cari Green, Hanno Krafft, Gordon Guyatt, David Martin
- 10.1371/journal.pone.0245815
- 2021
- PLoS One. 2021; 16(6): e0245815.
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Apr 10, 2021 · Introduction. Fever is a normal physiological response to illness that facilitates and accelerates recovery [].There is no evidence that children with fever are at increased risk for adverse outcomes, though it is frequently a cause for concern among both parents and healthcare providers who fear it may be associated with increased morbidity, such as seizures, brain damage or death [2,3].
- Robin J. Green, David Webb, Prakash Mohan Jeena, Mike Wells, Nadia Butt, Jimmy Mapenzi Hangoma, Raja...
- 10.1016/j.afjem.2020.11.004
- 2021
- Afr J Emerg Med. 2021 Jun; 11(2): 283-296.
Jun 17, 2021 · Introduction Divergent attitudes towards fever have led to a high level of inconsistency in approaches to its management. In an attempt to overcome this, clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the symptomatic management of fever in children have been produced by several healthcare organizations. To date, a comprehensive assessment of the evidence level of the recommendations made in these ...
- Cari Green, Hanno Krafft, Gordon Guyatt, David Martin
- 2021
Mar 6, 2014 · CHILDHOOD FEVER IS a common occurrence and often a grave concern to parents. Misconceptions and unfounded fears regarding fever exist among parents and pediatric providers alike, despite the evidence that fevers are not harmful in most circumstances. In addition, fear of fever can lead to aggressive and dangerous practices, including overdosing with antipyretics and sponge bathing with alcohol ...
Aug 1, 2021 · This guideline addresses the evaluation and management of well-appearing, term infants, 8 to 60 days of age, with fever ≥38.0°C. Exclusions are noted. After a commissioned evidence-based review by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, an additional extensive and ongoing review of the literature, and supplemental data from published, peer-reviewed studies provided by active ...
Mar 1, 2011 · Fever in a child is one of the most common clinical symptoms managed by pediatricians and other health care providers and a frequent cause of parental concern. Many parents administer antipyretics even when there is minimal or no fever, because they are concerned that the child must maintain a “normal” temperature. Fever, however, is not the primary illness but is a physiologic mechanism ...
