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The Peds NP provides a practical approach to the application of evidence-based practice in pediatrics using a conversational commentary to help you apply the most current literature to your practice with children. The host is Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC. She is a dual-certified pediatric nurse practitioner in acute and primary care and faculty member at the Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, North Carolina. Through an approachable review of the literature, you can easily apply knowledge to clinical practice to improve outcomes in pediatric care. Disclaimers & Show Notes: www.thepedsnp.com
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Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Infections in the central nervous system can be very dangerous in children, so prompt recognition and treatment is important to avoid morbidity and mortality. A review of various etiologies of CNS infections and their workup yields a valuable discussion on a pearl of wisdom that any provider needs to understand.
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American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). Meningococcal infections. In Kimberlin, D.W., Brady, M.T., Jackson, M.A., & Long, S.S. Red Book (31st ed., pp. 550-561). American Academy of Pediatrics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Immunization schedules. Retrieved online from https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html
Pantell, R.H., Roberts, K.B., Adams, W.G., Dreyer, B.P., Kupperman, N., O’Leary, S.T., Okechukwu, K… & The Subcommittee on Febrile Infants. (2021). Evaluation and management of well-appearing febrile infants 8-60 days old. Pediatrics, 148(2), p. 1-40. doi: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-052228
Roy, A.G., Panicker, J., & Kumar, A. (2014). Acute CNS infections. Amrita Journal of Medicine, 10(2), p. 1-44.
Swanson, D. (2015). Meningitis. Pediatrics in Review, 36(12), p. 514-526. doi: 10.1542/pir.36-12-514
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