FEBRILE INFANT STUDY (FEVER/FIS)

Protocol Overview

There are three basic steps to participation in the PROS Febrile Infant Study:

Step 1. Identify an On-site Research Coordinator

Identify an on-site research coordinator(s) to manage day-to-day study activities and communicate with PROS Central.

Step 2. Determine Eligibility of All Patients

	Age:		Under three months.
	Fever:		A rectal, axillary or tympanic temperature greater than or equal to 38.0 degrees C or greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees F in the office.
	Practitioner:		Initial clinical assessment and management done by a PROS member.
	Consent:		No parental consent is needed for this study.

Step 3. Enroll Consecutive Study-Eligible Patients

Record all study-eligible patients in patient information log.

Complete data collection forms as required: Medical Examination Form, Hospital Follow-Up Form, and Outpatient Follow-Up Form.

Mail completed patient envelopes back to PROS Central.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is reimbursement for participation in this study! Practitioners will be paid $100 for the first patient enrolled and $10 for every patient enrolled thereafter. Reimbursements will be paid approximately every 3 months for complete enrollments as defined above.