Pediatric Fever (Exam 2) Flashcards
A fever is a temp greater than?
100.4
Can bundling or teething cause a fever?
No, maybe elevated, but not over 100.4
Are tympanic temps just as accurate as rectal?
No, must get rectal temp
T/F The higher the fever the sicker the infant.
False, fever is a fever
What is the cause of a majority of serious bacterial infections SBI’s?
What is the causative organism?
UTI, most commonly from E. Coli
T/F breastfed infants are immunocompetent?
False, they have immature opsonin capabilities, decrease macrophage and neutrophil function, poor Ig response to encapsulated bacteria
T/F The older the kid, the higher the chance of SBI.
False, <4 weeks 15% SBI, 4-8wks <5% SBI
Does a fever over 100.4 require a work-up for bacterial illness regardless of PE?
Yes
What are the 5 common pathogens in neonatal fever?
GBS, E. Coli, Listeria, Klebsiella, Herpes
What labs should you order for neonatal fever?
UA
CBC
BCx (blood culture)
LP (lumbar puncture)
How should you treat neonatal fever?
systemic Abx and admit
What is the most likely cause of pediatric fever, bacteria or virus?
Virus
Neonates are what age (in days)?
<28 days
Protocol eligible Infants are what age (in days)?
29 days to 59 days
What age are infants (in days)?
> 60 days