Emergency department screening for multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in children

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) was defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in May 2020 [1]. An approach to the identification of this uncommon yet life-threatening illness among well-appearing febrile children presenting for medical care is urgently needed as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection continuous to affect millions worldwide [2,3]. Thus, the aims of this report are to: (1) describe our institutional approach to screening for MIS-C; (2) report the test characteristics of our approach in excluding MIS-C; and (3) provide recommendations for screening for MIS-C among well appearing children with fever.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research