Pediatrics
Fever in Young Infant
- Age matters. Neonates and young infants require aggressive evaluation.
- Consider blood, urine, CSF studies depending age and appearance.
- Empiric antibiotics when serious bacterial infection risk is high.
Croup vs Epiglottitis
| Feature | Croup | Epiglottitis |
|---|
| Cough | Barking | Often absent |
| Appearance | Usually less toxic | Toxic, drooling, tripod |
| Treatment | Dexamethasone ± nebulized epinephrine | Secure airway, antibiotics |
Bronchiolitis
- Supportive care: suction, hydration, oxygen if hypoxic.
- Routine bronchodilators/steroids are not usually helpful.