Trainee will be able to:

• Apply prediction rules for risk stratifying infants 60 days old or younger

• Explain when to utilize certain diagnostic tests for febrile infants, including:

  • Urinalysis and culture (including appropriate method of collection)

  • Peripheral blood diagnostic studies (e.g., CBC, procalcitonin)

  • Blood cultures

  • CSF analysis

  • Respiratory viral panels

  • Chest x-ray (limited indications)

• Describe the indications for, appropriate timing of (relative to diagnostic studies), and choice of agent in empiric antibiotic therapy for febrile infants

• Name the appropriate disposition for infants age 28 days or younger with fever

• Describe which febrile children age 60 days or younger may be eligible for discharge