A 21-day-old term infant presents with a temperature of 38.5 °C, poor feeding and irritability. Examination is otherwise unremarkable. According to RC...

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A 21-day-old term infant presents with a temperature of 38.5 °C, poor feeding and irritability. Examination is otherwise unremarkable. According to RCH febrile infant guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit for full sepsis workup and commence intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Discharge with oral paracetamol and review in 48 hours

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Observe in the emergency department without investigations

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Order outpatient blood tests with GP follow-up

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Give oral antibiotics and send home

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Febrile neonate

A 21-day-old term infant presents with a temperature of 38.5 °C, poor feeding and irritability. Examination is otherwise unremarkable. According to RCH febrile infant guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?