Assessing fever in children![]() Content developed by MIMS Learning http://www.mimslearning.co.uk/ INTRODUCTIONFeverish illness is among the most common reasons for a child to be taken to the surgery, and is the second most common reason for a child being admitted to hospital. This resource discusses the assessment and management of fever in children, including the traffic light system for assessing the child’s symptoms. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include The Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) criteria to define tachycardia, and signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease. LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter completing this activity, you should be better able to:
AUTHORDr Louise Newson GP, West Midlands This resource is provided at an intermediate level by MIMS Learning. Read the article and reflect on what you have learned, then answer the test questions at the end. Complete the resource to obtain a certificate of completion to include in your revalidation portfolio. You should record the time spent on this resource in your CPD log. PRACTICE NURSE FEATURED ARTICLEThe child with a temperature Dr Mary Lowth |
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