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S5 Ep109: Cold Chill-dren! What to do with the Hypothermic Infant

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Empiric Antibiotic Therapy in Hypothermic Infants

Exploring challenges in determining the need for empiric antibiotic therapy in hypothermic infants with normal initial lab findings, focusing on clinical judgment and vital signs for risk assessment. Discussing the association between hypothermia and serious bacterial infections like herpes simplex virus, highlighting the importance of additional tests for blood sugar and bilirubin levels.

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