Fever

Researchers in search of novel MIS-C diagnostic that could have a major impact on care of children with fever in the post-COVID era.

A two-step electronic alert system successfully reduced missed sepsis diagnoses in children by 76 percent. The new pediatric protocol, which incorporates the use of vital signs, risk factors, and a clinician's judgment, shows promise as a sensitive and specific tool that can help pediatricians working in the emergency department (ED) save lives.

Why it matters:

During sepsis, the body produces