Anna McFarlin, MD - Pediatric Head Injury and Fever

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