Katelyn, a 4-Year-Old Girl with Fever and Neck Swelling

Abstract

CASE PRESENTATION Katelyn is a 4-year-old girl with no significant medical history who was accepted for direct admission to the acute care unit from her pediatrician’s office, where she was seen for worsening fever and swelling on the right side of her neck. Her pediatrician has been treating her with amoxicillin-clavulanate for the past 3 days without improvement. The pediatrician requested admission for administration of intravenous (IV) antibiotics, imaging, and possible surgical consultation. You meet Katelyn and her family once they arrive to the acute care floor.