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What is the reason for a more selective approach to CSF testing in febrile infants aged 29 to 56 days?
What is the reason for a more selective approach to CSF testing in febrile infants aged 29 to 56 days?
- The potential risks of routine lumbar puncture in this age group (correct)
- The low specificity of CSF testing in this age group
- The high prevalence of bacterial meningitis in this age group
- The low sensitivity of CSF testing in this age group
What is the level of comfort of the emergency clinician in determining well-appearance in a young infant in relation to CSF testing?
What is the level of comfort of the emergency clinician in determining well-appearance in a young infant in relation to CSF testing?
- Not important at all
- Very important (correct)
- The only factor to consider
- Somewhat important
What criteria should be used to define an abnormal urinalysis in febrile infants based on recent studies?
What criteria should be used to define an abnormal urinalysis in febrile infants based on recent studies?
- < 10 WBC/mcL
- Presence of either leukocyte esterase or nitrites, and/or > 5 WBC/HPF (correct)
- Presence of only leukocyte esterase or nitrites
- < 10 WBC/HPF
