Children who have suffered an infection for meningococcus should receive a workup for an immunodeficiency (specifically a terminal complement disorder) Lindsey Albrecht MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data…
Assure coverage for resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae with vancomycin if there is a concern for meningitis Yolanda Lewis-Ragland MD What to Do – Interpret the Data The first penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae…
Know that pinworms are a common cause of helminthic infection in the United States and may present with generic abdominal symptoms in children Esther Forrester MD What to Do –…
Do not avoid antibiotic use in patients with serious infections because of theoretical limitations Yolanda Lewis-Ragland MD What to Do – Take Action The American Academy of Pediatrician’s evidence-based guidelines…
Do not routinely test children for tuberculosis (TB) exposure Yolanda Lewis-Ragland MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is an infectious agent that usually attacks the…
Proper vaccine administration is crucial to achieve the anticipated results. Know the methods for administering vaccines Dorothy Chen MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Childhood immunizations have reduced…
Many patients do not receive cephalosporins due to their penicillin allergy; most of these patients will not have an allergic response and can receive these drugs safely Dorothy Chen MD…
Patients who note a seafood or iodine allergy can safely receive intravenous (IV) contrast Craig DeWolfe MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate data A previous reaction to seafood, povidone…
Provide supportive therapy for patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) Emily Riehm Meier MD What to Do – Take Action Steroids should be considered only in the setting of severe gastrointestinal…
Remember that erythema multiforme (EM) may be a sign of underlying hypersensitivity and may progress to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), which can require aggressive fluid and skin care Madan Dharmar MD…
