title: Paediatric Palliative Care (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Paediatrics)
author: Richard D. W. Hain
description: <br />"This succinct manual covers many important aspects of pediatric palliative medicine. Its portability and the wealth of subjects it covers make it useful for anyone practicing in this field." --Doody's
zlib_text: NATIONAL GUIDELINES
  MANAGEMENT OF
  A FEBRILE CHILD
  
  GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF A FEBRILE CHILD
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  GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF
  A FEBRILE CHILD
  The attached clinical practice guideline applies to all institutions where paediatric
  patients are managed. The aim of formulating these guidelines is to develop
  conformity and to improve the quality of management  in paediatrics.  This is
  prepared  by a working  group  of  Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians.
  It should be noted that this document reflects what is currently regarded as a
  safe and appropriate approach to care. However, as in any clinical situation
  there may be factors which cannot be covered by a single set of guidelines.
  This document should be used as a guide, rather than as a complete authoritative
  statement of procedures to be followed in respect of each individual
  presentation. It does not replace the need for the application of clinical judgment
  to each individual presentation.
  Management guidelines are considered under t