Pediatric Febrile Emergency - Revision history

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	'''[[Initial Medical Assessment and Care\|INITIAL MEDICAL CARE]] (2.01), [[~~Medical Gases~~\|OXYGEN]] @ 100% via NRB mask, via “blow by” or assist with BVM.'''		'''[[Initial Medical Assessment and Care\|INITIAL MEDICAL CARE]] (2.01), [[Oxygen\|OXYGEN]] @ 100% via NRB mask, via “blow by” or assist with BVM.'''
	* Move patient to cool environment. (Cooler environment described as cooler than surrounding air or body temperature) - DO NOT CHILL PATIENT.		* Move patient to cool environment. (Cooler environment described as cooler than surrounding air or body temperature) - DO NOT CHILL PATIENT.
	* Remove clothing if appropriate.		* Remove clothing if appropriate.

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	* If seizure activity present, refer to [[Seizure\|SEIZURE PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.12).		* If seizure activity present, refer to [[Seizure\|SEIZURE PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.12).
	* If the patient has experienced a febrile seizure, still has a temperature (>100.5 degrees), and has not been given acetaminophen within the last 4 hours.		* If the patient has experienced a febrile seizure, still has a temperature (>100.5 degrees), and has not been given acetaminophen within the last 4 hours.
	** Administer [[~~Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory~~\|ACETAMINOPHEN SUPPOSITORY]] as per the Handtevy System.		** Administer [[Acetaminophen\|ACETAMINOPHEN SUPPOSITORY]] as per the Handtevy System.
	'''In a case of a pediatric febrile emergency where no oral [[~~Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory~~\|ACETAMINOPHEN]] has been given or is not available, rectal suppositories may be administered.'''		'''In a case of a pediatric febrile emergency where no oral [[Acetaminophen\|ACETAMINOPHEN]] has been given or is not available, rectal suppositories may be administered.'''
	* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5° F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures		* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5° F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures
	* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5° F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times		* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5° F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times

	[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical\|0710]]		[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical\|0710]]

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	* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5° F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times		* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5° F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times

	[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical]]		[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical\|0710]]

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	* If AMS, apply water to patient’s torso and lightly fan to facilitate evaporation process.		* If AMS, apply water to patient’s torso and lightly fan to facilitate evaporation process.
	* If seizure activity present, refer to [[Seizure\|SEIZURE PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.12).		* If seizure activity present, refer to [[Seizure\|SEIZURE PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.12).
	* If the patient has experienced a febrile seizure, still has a temperature (>100.5 degrees), and has not been given acetaminophen within the last 4 hours. Administer [[Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory\|ACETAMINOPHEN SUPPOSITORY]]		* If the patient has experienced a febrile seizure, still has a temperature (>100.5 degrees), and has not been given acetaminophen within the last 4 hours.
	** 3 - 36 months 80 mg rectal		** Administer [[Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory\|ACETAMINOPHEN SUPPOSITORY]] as per the Handtevy System.
	** 3 - 6 years 120 mg rectal
	** 6 yrs and older 325 mg rectal
	'''In a case of a pediatric febrile emergency where no oral [[Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory\|ACETAMINOPHEN]] has been given or is not available, rectal suppositories may be administered.'''		'''In a case of a pediatric febrile emergency where no oral [[Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory\|ACETAMINOPHEN]] has been given or is not available, rectal suppositories may be administered.'''
	* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5° F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures		* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5° F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures

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7.10 PEDIATRIC FEBRILE EMERGENCY

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	** 6 yrs and older 325 mg rectal		** 6 yrs and older 325 mg rectal
	'''In a case of a pediatric febrile emergency where no oral [[Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory\|ACETAMINOPHEN]] has been given or is not available, rectal suppositories may be administered.'''		'''In a case of a pediatric febrile emergency where no oral [[Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory\|ACETAMINOPHEN]] has been given or is not available, rectal suppositories may be administered.'''
	* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5o F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures		* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5° F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures
	* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5o F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times		* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5° F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times

	[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical]]		[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical]]

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	* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5o F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures		* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5o F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures
	* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5o F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times		* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5o F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times

			[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical]]

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==Section 7 - PEDIATRIC / OBSTETRICAL==
===7.10 PEDIATRIC FEBRILE EMERGENCY===

'''[[Initial Medical Assessment and Care|INITIAL MEDICAL CARE]] (2.01), [[Medical Gases|OXYGEN]] @ 100% via NRB mask, via “blow by” or assist with BVM.'''
* Move patient to cool environment. (Cooler environment described as cooler than surrounding air or body temperature) - DO NOT CHILL PATIENT.
* Remove clothing if appropriate.
* If AMS, apply water to patient’s torso and lightly fan to facilitate evaporation process.
* If seizure activity present, refer to [[Seizure|SEIZURE PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.12).
* If the patient has experienced a febrile seizure, still has a temperature (>100.5 degrees), and has not been given acetaminophen within the last 4 hours. Administer [[Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory|ACETAMINOPHEN SUPPOSITORY]]
** 3 - 36 months 80 mg rectal
** 3 - 6 years 120 mg rectal
** 6 yrs and older 325 mg rectal
'''In a case of a pediatric febrile emergency where no oral [[Antipyretic / Anti Inflammatory|ACETAMINOPHEN]] has been given or is not available, rectal suppositories may be administered.'''
* Definition of a febrile emergency in all children Temperature greater than 100.5o F AMS, and/or Febrile seizures
* All infants age four (4) months or less with a fever of 100.5o F or greater without any other symptoms are treated as a febrile emergency at all times