MDM – Peds Fever (Low Risk)

MDM, Peds, Uncategorized

This well-appearing child presents with fever, likely secondary to a urinary source vs viral syndrome. No localizing symptoms of URI or intraabdominal pathology, low suspicion for serious bacterial infection given nontoxic appearance and otherwise healthy child with no major medical problems. Doubt pneumonia or pyelonephritis. Doubt meningitis or appendicitis.

Plan: ***straight cath for urine, antipyretic instructions, reassurance and reassessment, discharge with pediatrics f/u

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