year 4 F+C -Paediatrics (The febrile child, fever without a focus, pyrexia and rash, and fever of unknown origin)
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1Summary
This session is designed to provide medical professionals with a comprehensive overview of common paediatric conditions associated with fever. Topics to be discussed include the febrile child, fever without a focus, pyrexia and rash, and fever of unknown origin. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of clinical assessment tools, identification of underlying causes, and management of febrile paediatrics.
Learning objectives
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Recognize the common causes of pyrexia in children.
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Explain the clinical differential for fever without a focus in children.
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Demonstrate the appropriate investigations for fever of unknown origin.
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List the key principles of management for febrile children.
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Determine the need for hospital admission or outpatient management for febrile children.