Hot topic in general practice: managing paediatric fever – QI&CPD – Category 2

Review the evidence for commonly administered antipyretic agents, including their efficacy, safety and tolerability in children
Recall key factors in selecting pharmacological agents suited to specific patient populations and circumstances
Identify the red flag signs to watch for in general practice when managing fever in children
Appreciate the relative benefits of pharmacotherapeutic options with regard to safety in overdose, gastrointestinal side effects and asthma
Effectively educate and reassure parents and carers on how to manage fever in young children including advice on febrile convulsions.