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Feed a Cold, Starve A Fever? An Update on Fever Management in the Infant


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

Average Rating:
   18
State Associations:
OPSO - Oregon
Faculty:
Elisabeth Guenther, MD, MPH
Duration:
51 Minutes
Expiration:
Never expires.


Description

First presented at the 2021 Virtual Osteopathic Conference, OPSO is pleased to offer this presentation as an on-demand CME seminar. 

In this presentation Dr. Guenther will:

  • review the definition of fever in the neonate 0-60 days of age.
  • discuss the latest recommendations for evaluation and management of the febrile infant <28 days, 29-60 days of age and 61-90 days of age.
  • introduce the necessity of SARS-CoV-2 in the differential diagnosis of fever in the neonate.

The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy:
All grievances may be directed to OPSO Executive Director at info@opso.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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Dr. Elisabeth Guenther is a Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon. She is board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She has a commitment and appreciation for the care of children and their families, trainee mentoring, and compassionate communication.

Dr. Guenther graduated from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. She then matriculated into Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, where she obtained her medical degree. Dr. Guenther completed a pediatric residency at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and served as Chief Resident. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the University of Utah. While there, she also completed a Master's degree in Public Health and a graduate certification in Conflict Resolution. After years of being on the faculty at the University of Utah, Dr. Guenther returned to Oregon, where she was raised. She joined the faculty of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest, where she also served as the Director of the Office of Career and Professional Development.  

Dr. Guenther discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.


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