A 10-month-old with fever 38.8°C, tachycardia, CRT 2 s, no focal source, looks well. Using the traffic light system, which colour and action apply?...

Question

A 10-month-old with fever 38.8°C, tachycardia, CRT 2 s, no focal source, looks well. Using the traffic light system, which colour and action apply?

Accepted Answer

Amber - safety net and consider urine testing

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Red - urgent hospital referral

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Green - no action

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Amber - immediate IV antibiotics

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Red - LP now

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Fever in Child