A 3-year-old with fever 39.5 °C, tachycardia, and reduced activity. Using NICE traffic light system, amber features are present. Appropriate action?...

Question

A 3-year-old with fever 39.5 °C, tachycardia, and reduced activity. Using NICE traffic light system, amber features are present. Appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Safety-netting and review depending on clinician judgement

Answer

Home care only

Answer

Immediate IV antibiotics

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Urgent lumbar puncture

Answer

Oral steroids

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Fever in child