Using vital signs to assess children with acute infections: a survey of current practice by Matthew Thompson, Richard Mayon-White, Anthony Harnden, Rafael.

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Using vital signs to assess children with acute infections: a survey of current practice by Matthew Thompson, Richard Mayon-White, Anthony Harnden, Rafael Perera, Diane McLeod, and David Mant BJGP Volume 58(549):236-241 April 1, 2008 ©2008 by British Journal of General Practice

Perceived usefulness of measuring vital signs in children aged <5 years. Perceived usefulness of measuring vital signs in children aged <5 years. Responders were asked to rate usefulness of measuring vital signs in ‘a child who looks generally unwell and I am worried they might have a serious infection’ (generally unwell child), and ‘to reassure the parents’ (generally well child). Matthew Thompson et al. Br J Gen Pract 2008;58:236-241 ©2008 by British Journal of General Practice