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Deep Neck Space Infection Clinical Pathway, Emergency Department and Inpatient – Cohort

Deep Neck Space Infection Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department and Inpatient

Child with Suspected Deep Neck Space Infection

This pathway guides the evaluation and treatment of healthy children with signs and symptoms consistent with suspected deep neck space infection.

Exclusions

  • Concern for meningitis and/or sepsis
  • Immunosuppression
  • Recent surgical procedure on neck
  • Airway trauma
  • Neonates with fever
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