Pediatric Infections and Current Updates - The EM Boot Camp Course

Explore pediatric infections and current updates in this 35-minute lecture by Dr. Rick Bukata, part of The EM Boot Camp Course. Delve into topics such as fever management, viral vs. bacterial infections, dehydration, and the use of medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Learn about temperature graphs, immunizations, and the "Chicken Technique" for assessing fever. Examine risk factors for urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia diagnosis, and admission criteria. Discover the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and review relevant journal articles. Gain insights into flu testing, treatment options, and proper documentation for pediatric cases in emergency medicine and urgent care settings.

Intro
Fever
Fever phobia
Viral vs bacterial infections
Dehydration
Ibuprofen
Temperature Graphs
acetaminophen
immunizations
graph
occult fever
American Academy of Pediatrics
Journal Article
The Chicken Technique
Risk Factors
UTICalc
Followup
Kidney Infections
Pneumonia
Chest xray
Admission criteria
Flu test
Treatment options
Chart