Anna McFarlin, MD - Pediatric Head Injury and Fever

Published: Aug. 27, 2018, 5:18 p.m.

Today, Dr. Ryan Stanton talks with Dr. Anna McFarlin about pediatric head injury and pediatric fever. They discuss tools use to assess suspected concussion and the parameters for recovery and a follow-up, including return to play options for the younger athlete. Also, in this episode, learn about pediatric fever. What are the guidelines for the under three-months old vs. over three-months old? What is the magic number for fever? Find out on this episode of ACEP Frontline. Additional resources: Pediatric Head Injury Guidelines: https://www.acep.org/globalassets/uploads/uploaded-files/acep/advocacy/federal-issues/equal/pediatric-head-injury-2plus-pathway-ema-april-2016.pdf ACEP Clinical Policy for Children Younger Than Three Years Presenting to the Emergency Department with Fever: https://www.acep.org/globalassets/uploads/uploaded-files/acep/clinical-and-practice-management/clinical-policies/pediatrics.pdf