Emergency Medicine Cases

Emergency Medicine Cases

Ep 212 PECARN Febrile Young Infant Prediction Tool: When To Safely Forgo LP and Empiric Antibiotics

Jan 27, 2026 · 47:36

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✨ AI Summary

Safely forgo LP and antibiotics in febrile infants using risk stratification.
Modern approach uses biomarkers and shared decision-making, reducing harm.
Shift from default invasive testing to targeted, evidence-based care.

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