Approach to the febrile child: A challenge bridging the gap between the literature and clinical practice

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REVIEW ARTICLE

February 2003, Volume 8, Number 2: 76-82

Approach to the febrile child: A challenge bridging the gap between the literature and clinical practice

J-B Girodias, B Bailey.

The approach to the febrile child is always concerning for any physician despite the fact that most fevers are viral in origin. However, in rare cases, a missed bacterial infection can have serious consequences. How can fevers of viral origin be differentiated from those of bacterial origin? Do all febrile children with no obvious infection site need a blood culture? Should antibiotics be administered before the results of the blood culture have been received? In the past 30 years, there has been an overabundance of recommendations, advice, opinions and suggested treatments on this subject. The purpose of this review is to present the evidence that is known at this time concerning the management of the febrile child and to present one approach used in a large urban paediatric emergency department.

Key Words: Children; Fever; Review

Key Words: Children; Fever; Review

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