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A correction is issued for an article on pediatric fever assessment. The original advice to administer glucose to unwell infants is corrected to checking blood glucose levels first.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Background:
- An article in Emergency Nurse discussed pre-hospital assessment of febrile infants.
- The article provided guidance on managing unwell or unconscious children under one year old.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct a critical error in the previously published article.
- To ensure accurate clinical guidance for pre-hospital assessment of febrile infants.
Main Methods:
- Review of the original article's text regarding glucose administration.
- Identification of the specific error in the published guidance.
Main Results:
- The original article incorrectly advised glucose administration for unwell infants.
- The corrected guidance specifies checking blood glucose levels as the appropriate first step.
Conclusions:
- Accurate pre-hospital assessment is crucial for pediatric emergencies.
- Corrected guidance ensures appropriate management of febrile infants in emergency settings.
Abstract:
In March's Emergency Nurse, the article on pre-hospital assessment of a child under one year old with fever advised the administration of glucose if children are 'very unwell or unconscious'. This should read 'check blood glucose'. We apologise for the error and any inconvenience it has caused. A corrected version is available online here .