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Starnes LS, Hall M, Williams DJ, Katz S, Clayton DB, Antoon JW, Bell D, Carroll AR, Gastineau KAB, Wolf R, Ngo ML, Herndon A, Brown CM, Freundlich K. Intravenous antibiotics for urinary tract infections in children with neurologic impairment. J Hosp Med 2024; 19:572-580. [PMID: 38558453 PMCID: PMC11222036 DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Children with high-intensity neurologic impairment (HINI) have an increased risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) and prolonged intravenous (IV) antibiotic exposure. OBJECTIVE To determine the association between short (≤3 days) and long (>3 days) IV antibiotic courses and UTI treatment failure in hospitalized children with HINI. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study examining UTI hospitalizations at 49 hospitals in the Pediatric Health Information System from 2016 to 2021 for children (1-18 years) with HINI. The primary outcome was UTI readmission within 30 days. Our secondary outcome was the association of hospital-level variation in short IV antibiotic course use with readmission. Readmission rates were compared between short and long courses using multivariable regression. RESULTS Of 5612 hospitalizations, 3840 (68.4%) had short IV antibiotic courses. In our adjusted model, children with short IV courses were less likely than with long courses to have a 30-day UTI readmission (4.0%, 95% CI [3.6%, 4.5%] vs. 6.3%, 95% CI [5.1%, 7.8%]). Despite marked hospital-level variation in short IV course use (50.0%-87.5% of hospitalizations), there was no correlation with readmissions. CONCLUSIONS Children with HINI hospitalized with UTI had low UTI readmission rates, but those who received long IV antibiotic courses were more likely to experience UTI readmission versus those receiving short courses. While residual confounding may influence our results, we did not find that short IV courses impacted readmission at the hospital level despite variation in use across institutions. Long IV antibiotic courses are associated with risks and may not confer benefit in this population.
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- Lauren S. Starnes
- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Children’s Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Molloy MJ, Morris C, Caldwell A, LaChance D, Woeste L, Lenk MA, Brady PW, Schondelmeyer AC. Increasing the Use of Enteral Antibiotics in Hospitalized Children With Uncomplicated Infections. Pediatrics 2024; 153:e2023062427. [PMID: 38712446 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-062427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Route of administration is an important component of antimicrobial stewardship. Early transition from intravenous to enteral antibiotics in hospitalized children is associated with fewer catheter-related adverse events, as well as decreased costs and length of stay. Our aim was to increase the percentage of enteral antibiotic doses for hospital medicine patients with uncomplicated common bacterial infections (community-acquired pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection, urinary tract infection, neck infection) from 50% to 80% in 6 months. METHODS We formed a multidisciplinary team to evaluate key drivers and design plan-do-study-act cycles. Interventions included provider education, structured discussion at existing team huddles, and pocket-sized printed information. Our primary measure was the percentage of antibiotic doses given enterally to patients receiving other enteral medications. Secondary measures included antibiotic cost, number of peripheral intravenous catheters, length of stay, and 7-day readmission. We used statistical process control charts to track our measures. RESULTS Over a 6-month baseline period and 12 months of improvement work, we observed 3183 antibiotic doses (888 in the baseline period, 2295 doses during improvement work). We observed an increase in the percentage of antibiotic doses given enterally per week for eligible patients from 50% to 67%. We observed decreased antibiotic costs and fewer peripheral intravenous catheters per encounter after the interventions. There was no change in length of stay or readmissions. CONCLUSIONS We observed increased enteral antibiotic doses for children hospitalized with common bacterial infections. Interventions targeting culture change and communication were associated with sustained improvement.
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- Matthew J Molloy
- Divisions of Hospital Medicine
- Biomedical Informatics
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Divisions of Hospital Medicine
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- James M. Anderson Center for Health System Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Divisions of Hospital Medicine
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
- James M. Anderson Center for Health System Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Divisions of Hospital Medicine
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
- James M. Anderson Center for Health System Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Aricò MO, Valletta E, Caselli D. Appropriate Use of Antibiotic and Principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Children. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:740. [PMID: 37189989 PMCID: PMC10137055 DOI: 10.3390/children10040740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Antibiotics account for over 10% of the overall drug expense of the National Health System in Italy in 2021. Their use in children is of particular interest on one side, because acute infections are very common in children, while they build their immunologic library of competence; on the other side, although many acute infections are expected and turn out to be of viral origin, caregivers will often ask the family doctor or primary care attending to reassure them by prescribing antibiotic treatment, although it may often be unnecessary. The inappropriate prescription of antibiotics in children may likely be a source not only of undue economic burden for the public health system but also of increasing development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Based on those issues, the inappropriate use of antibiotics in children should be avoided to reduce the risks of unnecessary toxicity, increase in health costs, lifelong effects, and selection of resistant organisms causing undue deaths. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) describes a coherent set of actions that ensure an optimal use of antimicrobials to improve patient outcomes while limiting the risk of adverse events including AMR. The aim of this paper is to spread some concept of good use of antibiotics for pediatricians or every other physician involved in the choice to prescribe, or not, antibiotics in children. Several actions could be of help in this process, including the following: (1) identify patients with high probability of bacterial infection; (2) collect samples for culture study before starting antibiotic treatment if invasive bacterial infection is suspected; (3) select the appropriate antibiotic molecule based on local resistance and narrow spectrum for the suspected pathogen(s); avoid multi-antibiotic association; prescribe correct dosage; (4) choose the best route of administration (oral vs. parenteral) and the best schedule of administration for every prescription (i.e., multiple administration for beta lactam); (5) schedule clinical and laboratory re-evaluation with the aim to consider therapeutic de-escalation; (6) stop antibiotic administration as soon as possible, avoiding the application of "antibiotic course".
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- Melodie O. Aricò
- U.O. Pediatria, Ospedale G.B. Morgagni—L. Pierantoni, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy; (M.O.A.); (E.V.)
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- U.O. Pediatria, Ospedale G.B. Morgagni—L. Pierantoni, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy; (M.O.A.); (E.V.)
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- U.O.C. Malattie Infettive, Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari, 70100 Bari, Italy
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Cohen N, Rosenberg T, Rimon A, Friedman S. Early removal of a permanent catheter during the acute management of the unstable pediatric hemato-oncology patient with suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection: a multi-disciplinary survey and review of the literature. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:795-802. [PMID: 36482088 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04747-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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UNLABELLED There are no guidelines for the optimal manner and timing of permanent central catheter removal in the hemodynamically unstable pediatric hemato-oncology patient with suspected catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI). Our goals were to examine current practices of permanent central catheter management and choice of removal in the hemodynamically unstable pediatric patient with suspected CRBSI among practitioners in diverse subspecialties. We performed a literature review on the subject, and conducted a multi-disciplinary survey included pediatric oncologists, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, and pediatric intensive care physicians whom we queried about their choice of permanent central catheter management and removal while treating the hemodynamically unstable pediatric patient with suspected CRBSI. Most of the 78 responders (n = 47, 59%) preferred to utilize the existing permanent central catheter for initial intravenous access rather than an alternative access. There were no significant differences between physician subspecialties (p = 0.29) or training levels (p = 0.14). Significantly more pediatric emergency medicine physicians preferred not to remove the permanent central catheter at any time point compared to the pediatric hemato-oncologists, who preferred to remove it at some point during the acute presentation (44.4% vs. 9.4%, respectively, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Our study findings reflect the need for uniform guidelines on permanent central catheter use and indications for its removal in the hemodynamically unstable pediatric patient. We suggest that permanent central catheter removal should be urgently considered in a deteriorating patient who failed to be stabilized with medical treatment. WHAT IS KNOWN • There are no guidelines for the optimal choice and timing of permanent central catheter removal in the hemodynamically unstable pediatric hemato-oncology patient with suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI). WHAT IS NEW • We found variations in practices among pediatricians from diverse subspecialties and conflicting data in the literature. • There is a need for prospective studies to provide uniform guidelines for optimal management of suspected CRBSI in the hemodynamically unstable pediatric patient.
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- Neta Cohen
- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Efficacy and safety of vancomycin-loaded calcium sulfate versus conventional surgical debridement for pediatric acute osteomyelitis: a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:1124. [PMID: 36564738 PMCID: PMC9784290 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-06105-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of vancomycin-loaded calcium sulfate beads and negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in treating children with acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHOM). METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted from January 2017 to January 2020 examining children (n = 60) with AHOM who were treated with surgical debridement followed by vancomycin-loaded calcium sulfate beads and NPWT (n = 32) and compared to treatment by conventional surgical debridement (n = 28) followed by NPWT. Conventional surgical treatment consisted of fenestration of necrotic infected bone, debridement of surrounding soft tissue, and washing of the medullary canal before the application of NPWT. In the vancomycin group, the antibiotic-loaded beads were implanted after washing the medullary canal and before the application of NPWT. Epidemiological factors, complications during the procedure, outcomes at last follow-up (30.0 ± 11.7 months, range 13-58 months), and laboratory parameters were documented and compared between the two groups. RESULTS Good outcomes were achieved at last follow-up in 71.4% of the conventional treatment group and 75% of the vancomycin group. In the vancomycin group, it took a mean of 4.8 ± 2.5 days for CRP levels to decrease to 50% of initial inflammatory levels compared to 13 ± 9.6 days for the conventional treatment group (p = 0.001, t-test). The conventional group also had seven patients who underwent four or more surgeries whereas no patients in the vancomycin group underwent more than three surgeries (p = 0.013, chi-square test). CONCLUSION Localized vancomycin delivery with NPWT effective for treating cases of AHOM that required. No perioperative adverse reactions or complications occurred from this treatment method. Based on the shortened recovery period of CRP levels, prolonged administration of post-operational parenteral antibiotics can possibly be reduced with this treatment method.
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Zhang JJ, Nataraja RM, Lynch A, Barnes R, Ferguson P, Pacilli M. Factors affecting mechanical complications of central venous access devices in children. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:1067-1073. [PMID: 35513517 PMCID: PMC9163013 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05130-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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PURPOSE Factors leading to mechanical complications following insertion of central venous access devices (CVADs) in children are poorly understood. We aimed to quantify the rates and elucidate the mechanisms of these complications. METHODS Retrospective (2016-2021) review of children (< 18 years old) receiving a CVAD. Data, reported as number of cases (%) and median (IQR), were analysed by Fisher's exact test, chi-squared test and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS In total, 317 CVADs (245 children) were inserted. Median age was 5.0 (8.9) years, with 116 (47%) females. There were 226 (71%) implantable port devices and 91 (29%) Hickman lines. Overall, 54 (17%) lines had a mechanical complication after 0.4 (0.83) years from insertion: fracture 19 (6%), CVAD migration 14 (4.4%), occlusion 14 (4.4%), port displacement 6 (1.9%), and skin tethering to port device 1 (0.3%). Younger age and lower weight were associated with higher risk of complications (p < 0.0001). Hickman lines had a higher incidence of complications compared to implantable port devices [24/91 (26.3%) vs 30/226 (13.3%); p = 0.008]. CONCLUSION Mechanical complications occur in 17% of CVADs at a median of < 6 months after insertion. Risk factors include younger age and lower weight. Implantable port devices have a lower complications rate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4: case-series with no comparison group.
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- Jessica J Zhang
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia.
- Department of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
- Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Davido B, Saleh-Mghir A, Rottman M, Jaffal K, Salomon E, Bouchand F, Lawrence C, Bauer T, Herrmann JL, De Truchis P, Noussair L, Cremieux AC. Native bone and joint infections caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales: experience of a reference centre in the Greater Paris area. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2021; 59:106497. [PMID: 34906675 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2021.106497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Antibiotic treatment of native osteomyelitis caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-PE) is a challenge. Limited epidemiological and outcome data are available. This retrospective cohort study included osteomyelitis patients with ESBL-PE infections treated in a reference centre for bone and joint infections (BJIs) between 2011-2019. Twenty-nine patients with native BJI (mean age, 44.4 ± 15.7 years) were analysed. Fifteen cases were paraplegic patients with ischial pressure sores breaching the hip capsule. Other cases included eight other hip infections, four tibial infections and two foot infections. Infections were mostly polymicrobial (n = 23; 79.3%), including Staphylococcus aureus (n = 13; 8 methicillin-resistant). Klebsiella pneumoniae (n = 13) was the most frequent ESBL-producing species identified, followed by Escherichia coli (n = 10), including 3 E. coli/K. pneumoniae co-infections, and Enterobacter spp. (n = 9). ESBL-PE were rarely susceptible to fluoroquinolones (n = 4; 13.8%). Most therapies were based on carbapenems (n = 22) and combination therapies (n = 19). The median duration of treatment was 41 (5-60) days. Primary control of the infection was achieved in 62.1% (18/29) of cases and up to 86.2% after second look surgeries, after a median follow-up of 6 (1-36) months. Infection with ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae was associated with failure (P = 0.001), whereas age, infection location, prior colonisation and antimicrobial therapy were not found to be predictors of outcome. ESBL-PE native BJIs are often polymicrobial and fluoroquinolone-resistant infections caused by K. pneumoniae, highlighting the need for expert centres with pluridisciplinary meetings with experienced surgeons.
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- B Davido
- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France; UMR UVSQ INSERM U1173, UFR Simone Veil des Sciences de la Santé, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France.
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- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France; UMR UVSQ INSERM U1173, UFR Simone Veil des Sciences de la Santé, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
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- Laboratoire de Microbiologie, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France; UMR UVSQ INSERM U1173, UFR Simone Veil des Sciences de la Santé, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
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- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France
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- Laboratoire de Microbiologie, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Ambroise Paré, AP-HP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Pharmacie Hospitalière, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France
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- Laboratoire de Microbiologie, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France
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- Service d'Orthopédie, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Ambroise Paré, AP-HP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Laboratoire de Microbiologie, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France; UMR UVSQ INSERM U1173, UFR Simone Veil des Sciences de la Santé, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
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- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France
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- Laboratoire de Microbiologie, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, AP-HP, Garches, France
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- Service de Maladies Infectieuses, Université Paris Nord, Hôpital Saint-Louis, AP-HP, Paris, France; UMR UVSQ INSERM U1173, UFR Simone Veil des Sciences de la Santé, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
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Mohzari YA, Alshuraim R, Asdaq SMB, Aljobair F, Alrashed A, Alsowaida YS, Alamer A, Al Munjem MF, Al Musawa MI, Hatata M, Alzaaqi MA, Binrokan A, Alajlan SA, Abraham I, Alamer A. Early oral switch to combined cefixime therapy for management of osteoarticular infections in pediatric sickle cell disease patients: A descriptive analysis. J Infect Public Health 2021; 15:1-6. [PMID: 34852307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The treatment of osteoarticular infections in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) is a challenging task for the practitioner. The aim of this study is to evaluate cefixime for the treatment of osteoarticular infections in pediatric SCD patients by retrospective design. METHODS This study was done in the pediatric hospital of King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The data was obtained from medical records of patients aged 1-16 years admitted between January 2019 to December 2020, diagnosed with SCD and received cefixime for the treatment of OI. A descriptive study for pediatric patients admitted between January 2019 to December 2020 diagnosed with sickle cell disease and diagnosed with osteoarticular infection. All patients were treated with cefixime. Medians and interquartile ranges (IQRs) were used for the descriptive analysis. RESULTS A total of 260 patients were screened, and 51 cases [osteomyelitis (OM), n = 43, and septic arthritis (SA), n = 8] met the inclusion criteria. The median age of OM patients was 7 years, with males making up 67.4% of the cohort. The median length of IV antibiotics and hospital stays were 10 days and 11 days, respectively. The median total duration of antibiotic use was 37 and 25 days for OM and SA, respectively. The treatment success rate was 88% in OM cases and 100% in SA patients. Readmission was noted in 39.5% of the OM patients, while only 25% of the SA patients were recorded for reinfection. CONCLUSION The study's findings revealed that Cefixime is a viable oral alternative for treating osteoarticular infection in pediatric SCD patients. Nonetheless, a prospective investigation is required to corroborate the findings of this study.
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- Yahya A Mohzari
- Pharmaceutical Care Division, Clinical Pharmacy Section, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Care Division, Clinical Pharmacy Section, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Service Department, Main Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Care Division, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Pharmacy Services Administration, Children's hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Maternity & Pediatric Hospital, KSMC, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical service Department, Children hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Health Outcomes & PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Center for Health Outcomes & PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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Yi J, Wood JB, Creech CB, Williams D, Jimenez-Truque N, Yildirim I, Sederdahl B, Daugherty M, Hussaini L, Munye M, Tomashek KM, Focht C, Watson N, Anderson EJ, Thomsen I. Clinical Epidemiology and Outcomes of Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infections. J Pediatr 2021; 234:236-244.e2. [PMID: 33771580 PMCID: PMC8238832 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To understand the epidemiology of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, including clinical and demographic features, microbiology, treatment approaches, treatment-associated complications, and outcomes. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study of 453 children with acute hematogenous osteomyelitis and/or septic arthritis from 2009 to 2015. RESULTS Among the 453 patients, 218 (48%) had acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, 132 (29%) had septic arthritis, and 103 (23%) had concurrent acute hematogenous osteomyelitis/septic arthritis. Treatment failure/recurrent infection occurred in 41 patients (9%). Patients with concurrent acute hematogenous osteomyelitis/septic arthritis had longer hospital stays, longer duration of antibiotic therapy, and were more likely to have prolonged bacteremia and require intensive care. Staphylococcus aureus was identified in 228 (51%) patients, of which 114 (50%) were methicillin-resistant S aureus. Compared with septic arthritis, acute hematogenous osteomyelitis and concurrent acute hematogenous osteomyelitis/septic arthritis were associated with higher odds of treatment failure (OR, 8.19; 95% CI, 2.02-33.21 [P = .003]; and OR, 14.43; 95% CI, 3.39-61.37 [P < .001], respectively). The need for more than 1 surgical procedure was also associated with higher odds of treatment failure (OR, 2.98; 95% CI, 1.18-7.52; P = .021). Early change to oral antibiotic therapy was not associated with treatment failure (OR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.24-1.74; P = .386). Most (73%) medically attended treatment complications occurred while on parenteral therapy. CONCLUSIONS Musculoskeletal infections are challenging pediatric infections. S aureus remains the most common pathogen, with methicillin-resistant S aureus accounting for 25% of all cases. Concurrent acute hematogenous osteomyelitis/septic arthritis is associated with more severe disease and worse outcomes. Fewer treatment-related complications occurred while on oral therapy. Early transition to oral therapy was not associated with treatment failure.
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- Jumi Yi
- Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia,University of California San Francisco
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- Indiana University School of Medicine,Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program, Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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- Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program, Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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- Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program, Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases,Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program, Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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- Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia,Yale School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases & Global Health, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia
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- Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia
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- Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia
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- Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia
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- National Institutes of Health: Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID)
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- Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia
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- Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program, Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
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Truelove JJ, House SA. Reducing PICC Placement in Pediatric Osteomyelitis: A Diamond in the Deimplementation Rough? Hosp Pediatr 2021; 11:e111-e114. [PMID: 34187790 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2021-006029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Jessica J Truelove
- Department of Pediatrics, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire .,Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire.,Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
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Gerber JS, Jackson MA, Tamma PD, Zaoutis TE. Policy Statement: Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2021; 10:641-649. [PMID: 33595086 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piab002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Antibiotic overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance, which is a threat to public health. Antibiotic stewardship is a practice dedicated to prescribing antibiotics only when necessary and, when antibiotics are considered necessary, promoting the use of the appropriate agent(s), dose, duration, and route of therapy to optimize clinical outcomes while minimizing the unintended consequences of antibiotic use. Because there are differences in common infectious conditions, drug-specific considerations, and the evidence surrounding treatment recommendations (eg, first-line therapy and duration of therapy) between children and adults, this statement provides specific guidance for the pediatric population. This policy statement discusses the rationale for inpatient and outpatient antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs); essential personnel, infrastructure, and activities required; approaches to evaluating their effectiveness; and gaps in knowledge that require further investigation. Key guidance for both inpatient and outpatient ASPs are provided.
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- Jeffrey S Gerber
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Disease, Children's Mercy Hospital, UMKC School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Cain KS, Shetty AK, Strowd L, Sangueza O, Potisek NM. Unremitting Pain and Fever in a 15-Year-Old Boy With Osteomyelitis. Pediatrics 2021; 147:e2020012260. [PMID: 33563770 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-012260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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A previously healthy 15-year-old boy from a rural county in the southeastern United States was evaluated in the emergency department with fever and worsening toe pain in the absence of trauma. He initially presented to his primary care physician 4 weeks before with upper respiratory symptoms and was treated with corticosteroids for presumed reactive airway disease. His respiratory symptoms resolved. One week after this presentation, he developed fever and right great toe pain and presented to an outside hospital. Inflammatory markers were elevated. MRI confirmed a diagnosis of osteomyelitis with associated periosteal abscess. He was treated with intravenous antibiotics and drainage of the abscess. Ten days after his discharge from the outside hospital, he developed fever and had increasing drainage of the toe and pain refractory to oral pain medications. He presented to our facility for further evaluation. Repeat MRI and inflammatory markers corroborated his worsening disease, and he was admitted to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics and underwent serial surgical debridement. He developed painful subcutaneous nodules on his lower extremities and was found to have lung abnormalities on chest radiograph. A multispecialty team collaborated in the management of this patient and unveiled a surprising diagnosis.
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- Kathryn S Cain
- Departments of Pediatrics
- Brenner Children's Hospital, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and
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- Departments of Pediatrics
- Brenner Children's Hospital, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and
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- Dermatology, and
- Pathology, School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Departments of Pediatrics,
- Brenner Children's Hospital, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and
- Department of Pediatrics, Prisma Health Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina
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Cotter JM, Hall M, Girdwood ST, Stephens JR, Markham JL, Gay JC, Shah SS. Opportunities for Stewardship in the Transition From Intravenous to Enteral Antibiotics in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients. J Hosp Med 2021; 16:70-76. [PMID: 33496660 PMCID: PMC7850597 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Pediatric patients hospitalized with bacterial infections often receive intravenous (IV) antibiotics. Early transition to enteral antibiotics can reduce hospital duration, cost, and complications. We aimed to identify opportunities to transition from IV to enteral antibiotics, describe variation of transition among hospitals, and evaluate feasibility of novel stewardship metrics. METHODS This multisite retrospective cohort study used the Pediatric Health Information System to identify pediatric patients hospitalized with pneumonia, neck infection, orbital infection, urinary tract infection (UTI), osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, or skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) between 2017 and 2018. Opportunity days were defined as days on which patients received both IV antibiotics and enteral medications, suggesting enteral tolerance. Percent opportunity was defined as opportunity days divided by days on any antibiotics. Both outcomes excluded IV antibiotics that have no alternative oral formulation. We evaluated outcomes per infection and antibiotic and assessed across-hospital variation. RESULTS We identified 88,522 aggregate opportunity days in 100,103 hospitalizations. On 57% of the antibiotic days, there was an opportunity to switch patients to enteral therapy, with greatest opportunity days in SSTI, neck infection, and pneumonia encounters, and with clindamycin, ceftriaxone, and ampicillin-sulbactam. Percent opportunity varied by infection (73% in septic arthritis to 40% in pneumonia). There was significant across-hospital variation in percent opportunity for all infections. CONCLUSION This multicenter study demonstrated the potential opportunity to transition from IV to enteral therapy in over half of antibiotic days. Opportunity varied by infection, antibiotic, and hospital. Across-hospital variation demonstrated likely missed opportunities for earlier transition and the need to define optimal transition times. Stewardship efforts promoting earlier transition for highly bioavailable antibiotics could reduce healthcare utilization and promote high-value care. We identified feasible stewardship metrics.
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- Jillian M Cotter
- Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Children’s Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- North Carolina Children’s Hospital, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Children’s Mercy Kansas City, University of Missouri Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)
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- Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Townsley E, Gillon J, Jimenez-Truque N, Katz S, Garguilo K, Banerjee R. Risk Factors for Adverse Events in Children Receiving Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy. Hosp Pediatr 2021; 11:153-159. [PMID: 33446490 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2020-001388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) can decrease length of hospital stay but is associated with adverse events (AEs). The purpose of this study was to quantify and identify risk factors for OPAT-associated AEs in children. METHODS Retrospective single-center study of children ≤21 years old discharged on OPAT from January 2016 to April 2019 with infectious diseases follow-up. Demographic and clinical factors and medication and central venous catheter (CVC)-associated AEs were assessed through chart review. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed. RESULTS Among 181 OPAT courses, an AE occurred in 70 (39%). Medication AEs occurred in 30 of 181 courses (16.6%). Children residing in an urban area had a 4.5 times higher risk of having a medication-related AE compared with those in a rural area (odds ratio: 4.51; 95% confidence interval: 1.60-12.77; P = .005). CVC AEs occurred in 47 of 181 courses (26%). Every additional day of OPAT increased the odds of having a CVC-related AE by 4% (odds ratio: 1.04; 95% confidence interval: 1.01-1.07; P = .003). Twenty (11.1%) courses resulted in readmission to the hospital because of an AE. CONCLUSIONS In this cohort, 39% of children experienced an OPAT-associated AE, and CVC AEs were more common than medication AEs. Longer duration of intravenous therapy and urban residence were independently associated with OPAT-associated AEs, highlighting the importance of converting to oral antibiotic therapy as soon as feasible to reduce OPAT-associated AEs.
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Antibiotic overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance, which is a threat to public health. Antibiotic stewardship is a practice dedicated to prescribing antibiotics only when necessary and, when antibiotics are considered necessary, promoting use of the appropriate agent(s), dose, duration, and route of therapy to optimize clinical outcomes while minimizing the unintended consequences of antibiotic use. Because there are differences in common infectious conditions, drug-specific considerations, and the evidence surrounding treatment recommendations (eg, first-line therapy, duration of therapy) between children and adults, this statement provides specific guidance for the pediatric population. This policy statement discusses the rationale for inpatient and outpatient antibiotic stewardship programs; essential personnel, infrastructure, and activities required; approaches to evaluating their effectiveness; and gaps in knowledge that require further investigation. Key guidance for both inpatient and outpatient antibiotic stewardship programs are provided.
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- Jeffrey S Gerber
- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
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- Section of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital and School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri; and
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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McNeil JC. Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children: Clinical Presentation and Management. Infect Drug Resist 2020; 13:4459-4473. [PMID: 33364793 PMCID: PMC7751737 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s257517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) is a common invasive infection encountered in the pediatric population. In addition to the acute illness, AHO has the potential to create long-term morbidity and functional limitations. While a number of pathogens may cause AHO, Staphylococcus aureus is the most common organism identified. Despite the frequency of this illness, little high-quality data exist to guide providers in the care of these patients. The literature is reviewed regarding the epidemiology, microbiology and management of AHO in children. A framework for empiric therapy is provided drawing from the available literature and published guidelines.
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- J Chase McNeil
- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Tian L, Li W, Su Y, Gao H, Yang Q, Lin P, Wang L, Zeng J, Li Y. Risk Factors for Central Venous Access Device-Related Thrombosis in Hospitalized Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Thromb Haemost 2020; 121:625-640. [PMID: 33186995 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1720976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the potential associations of patient-, treatment-, and central venous access device (CVAD)-related factors with the CVAD-related thrombosis (CRT) risk in hospitalized children. METHODS A systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, and VIP database was conducted. RevMan 5.3 and Stata 12.0 statistical software were employed for data analysis. RESULTS In terms of patient-related factors, the patient history of thrombosis (odds ratio [OR] = 3.88, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.57-5.85), gastrointestinal/liver disease (OR = 1.85, 95% CI: 0.99-3.46), hematologic disease (OR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.06-1.99), and cancer (OR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.01-2.48) were correlated with an increased risk of CRT. In terms of treatment-related factors, parenteral nutrition (PN)/total PN (OR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.21-2.39), hemodialysis (OR = 2.17, 95% CI: 1.34-3.51), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (OR = 1.51, 95% CI: 1.31-1.71), and cardiac catheterization (OR = 3.92, 95% CI: 1.06-14.44) were associated with an increased CRT risk, while antibiotics (OR = 0.46, 95% CI: 0.32-0.68) was associated with a reduced CRT risk. In terms of the CVAD-related factors, CRT risk was more significantly increased by peripherally inserted central catheter than tunneled lines (OR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.15-2.85) or totally implantable venous access port (OR = 2.81, 95% CI: 1.41-5.60). And subclavian vein catheterization significantly contributed to a lower CRT risk than femoral vein catheterization (OR = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.14-0.88). Besides, multiple catheter lines (OR = 4.06, 95% CI: 3.01-5.47), multiple catheter lumens (OR = 3.71, 95% CI: 1.99-6.92), central line-associated bloodstream infection (OR = 2.66, 95% CI: 1.15-6.16), and catheter malfunction (OR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.07-2.54) were associated with an increased CRT risk. CONCLUSION The exact identification of the effect of risk factors can boost the development of risk assessment tools with stratifying risks.
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- Lingyun Tian
- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China.,School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, China.,School of Nursing, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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Seidelman J, Sexton DJ. Is Long-Term Oral Therapy for Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections Ready for Prime Time? Clin Infect Dis 2020; 73:e2589-e2591. [PMID: 32926118 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Jessica Seidelman
- Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Center for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Center for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Beachum N, Dehority W. Safety of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Use in Children From Rural Versus Urban Settings Receiving Long-term Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy. Hosp Pediatr 2020; 9:51-54. [PMID: 30552090 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2018-0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the safety of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) use for delivery of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (PAT) in children discharged to rural or urban locales. We hypothesized that children from rural settings would experience higher complication rates. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of children admitted to an academic medical center in the Southwestern United States over 9 years who were discharged with a PICC to complete a course of PAT with follow-up at our institution. To classify rural versus urban residence, we used rural-urban continuum codes from the US Department of Agriculture, the driving time in hours to the nearest trauma center, and the discharging center using Google Maps. RESULTS In total, 221 children met inclusion criteria (mean age 9.8 years). Osteoarticular infections and cystic fibrosis exacerbations were the most common indications for PICC use (68.8%). The mean driving time to the discharging hospital was significantly longer for those children residing in the most rural regions of the state (3.6 vs 0.8 hours; P < .001) as well as to the nearest level 1, 2, or 3 trauma center (2.2 vs 0.4 hours; P < .001). PICC complications occurred in 47 children (21.3%). No association was found between rural-urban continuum codes, driving times to the discharging hospital, or nearest trauma center with any complication nor with complications overall. CONCLUSIONS In our study, we demonstrate an equivalent safety profile for children in rural and urban settings with PICCs for receipt of outpatient PAT.
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- Natasha Beachum
- School of Medicine, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, and
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Kargel JS, Sammer DM, Pezeshk RA, Cheng J. Oral Antibiotics Are Effective for the Treatment of Hand Osteomyelitis in Children. Hand (N Y) 2020; 15:220-223. [PMID: 30073868 PMCID: PMC7076610 DOI: 10.1177/1558944718788666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Acute osteomyelitis of the hand is common in the pediatric population. Treatment with intravenous antibiotics is expensive and is associated with catheter-site infection and thrombosis. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of managing osteomyelitis of the hand in children with oral antibiotics. Methods: A retrospective review of cases of acute osteomyelitis of the hand at a single pediatric institution over a 4.5-year period was performed. Demographic and clinical data were reviewed, and treatment courses and outcomes were analyzed. Results: In total, 21 patients with acute osteomyelitis of the hand were included in the study. Of the 21 patients, 17 were initiated on a 6-week course of oral antibiotics upon diagnosis. Thirteen were successfully treated with oral antibiotics alone, 3 required subsequent surgical debridement, and 3 required conversion to intravenous antibiotics. Of the 21 patients, 4 were treated with surgical debridement upon diagnosis due to gross purulent drainage and then initiated on a 6-week course of oral antibiotics. All patients who underwent debridement were treated successfully with postoperative oral antibiotics. Conclusions: Most cases of osteomyelitis of the hand in children can be treated with oral antibiotics, either as the primary treatment or as postoperative therapy. Surgical debridement is indicated when purulence is present at the time of initial diagnosis or if the infection progresses during treatment with oral antibiotics. The use of oral antibiotics for treating acute osteomyelitis of the hand in children may result in decreased cost and fewer catheter-associated complications.
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA,Jonathan Cheng, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1801 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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Spyridakis E, Gerber JS, Schriver E, Grundmeier RW, Porsch EA, St Geme JW, Downes KJ. Clinical Features and Outcomes of Children with Culture-Negative Septic Arthritis. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2019; 8:228-234. [PMID: 29718310 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piy034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Septic arthritis is a serious infection, but the results of blood and joint fluid cultures are often negative in children. We describe here the clinical features and management of culture-negative septic arthritis in children at our hospital and their outcomes. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of a cohort of children with septic arthritis who were hospitalized at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia between January 2002 and December 2014. Culture-negative septic arthritis was defined as a joint white blood cell count of >50000/μL with associated symptoms, a clinical diagnosis of septic arthritis, and a negative culture result. Children with pretreatment, an intensive case unit admission, Lyme arthritis, immunodeficiency, or surgical hardware were excluded. Treatment failure included a change in antibiotics, surgery, and/or reevaluation because of a lack of improvement/worsening. RESULTS We identified 157 children with septic arthritis. The patients with concurrent osteomyelitis (n = 28) had higher inflammatory marker levels at presentation, had a longer duration of symptoms (median, 4.5 vs 3 days, respectively; P < .001), and more often had bacteremia (46.4% vs 6.2%, respectively; P < .001). Among children with septic arthritis without associated osteomyelitis, 69% (89 of 129) had negative culture results. These children had lower C-reactive protein levels (median, 4.0 vs 7.3 mg/dL, respectively; P = .001) and erythrocyte sedimentation rates (median, 39 vs 51 mm/hour, respectively; P = .01) at admission and less often had foot/ankle involvement (P = .02). Among the children with culture-negative septic arthritis, the inpatient treatment failure rate was 9.1%, and treatment failure was more common in boys than in girls (17.1% vs 3.8%, respectively; P = .03). We found no association between treatment failure and empiric antibiotics or patient age. No outpatient treatment failures occurred during the 6-month follow-up period, although 17% of the children discharged with a peripherally inserted central catheter line experienced complications, including 3 with bacteremia. CONCLUSIONS The majority of septic arthritis infections at our institution were culture negative. Among patients with culture-negative infection, empiric antibiotics failed for 9% and necessitated a change in therapy. More sensitive diagnostic testing should be implemented to elucidate the causes of culture-negative septic arthritis in children.
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- Evangelos Spyridakis
- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.,Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Cortés-Penfield NW, Kulkarni PA. The History of Antibiotic Treatment of Osteomyelitis. Open Forum Infect Dis 2019; 6:ofz181. [PMID: 31123692 PMCID: PMC6524831 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Antibiotic treatment of osteomyelitis has evolved substantially over the past 80 years. Traditional teachings (eg, that antimicrobials must be given parenterally, selected based upon ratios of achieved bone vs serum drug levels, and continued for 4–6 weeks) are supported by limited data. New studies are challenging this dogma, however. In this review, we seek to contextualize the discussion by providing a narrative, chronologic review of osteomyelitis treatment spanning the pre-antibiotic era through the present day and by describing the quality of evidence supporting each component of traditional osteomyelitis therapy.
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- Infectious Diseases Section, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.,Medical Care Line, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas
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Background: The epidemiology of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) in children has changed. Methods: We reviewed the current literature regarding the epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and antimicrobial management of AHO in children. Results: Staphylococcus aureus is the most common microorganism causing pediatric AHO, followed by group A Streptococcus (GAS). AHO due to community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can cause severe and complicated disease. Pathogen isolation by culture is key for targeted antibiotic therapy. Polymerase chain reaction assay in tissue sample or joint fluid may enhance the yield of Kingella kingae. C-reactive protein is useful in diagnosis and monitoring the course of AHO. Magnetic resonance imaging is the preferred diagnostic imaging study for AHO. Clindamycin or vancomycin (for serious disease) is recommended for empiric therapy of suspected AHO due to MRSA depending on the geographic prevalence. Penicillinase-stable penicillins or first-generation cephalosporins are preferred antibiotics to treat methicillin-sensitive S aureus (MSSA) infection. Beta-lactam agents are the drugs of choice for treating AHO due to K kingae, GAS, or Streptococcus pneumoniae. For uncomplicated AHO due to MSSA, a short parenteral antibiotic course followed by oral therapy for a minimum total duration of 3-4 weeks is adequate. Complicated AHO due to MRSA may warrant prolonged therapy with surgical intervention. Conclusion: Given the evolution of pathogens, the variability in clinical presentations and course ranging from simple to complex disease, and response to treatment, the management of AHO continues to evolve and warrants an individualized, multidisciplinary approach.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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Le Saux N. Le diagnostic et la prise en charge des infections ostéoarticulaires aiguës chez les enfants. Paediatr Child Health 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxy050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Nicole Le Saux
- Société canadienne de pédiatrie, comité des maladies infectieuses et d’immunisation, Ottawa (Ontario)
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Le Saux N. Diagnosis and management of acute osteoarticular infections in children. Paediatr Child Health 2018; 23:336-343. [PMID: 30653632 DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxy049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are not uncommon infections in children and should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of limb pain and pseudoparalysis. Most bone infections in children arise secondary to hematogenous seeding of bacteria into bone. The most common pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus and Kingella kingae. Children with septic arthritis should be evaluated promptly by orthopedic specialists for aspiration and possible debridement of concomitant osteomyelitis. Optimal empiric therapy after appropriate cultures continues to be intravenous cefazolin. In most cases, conversion to oral antimicrobials should occur when the patient has clinically improved and has decreasing inflammatory markers. For most uncomplicated cases of osteomyelitis, current recommendations are 3 to 4 weeks of antimicrobial therapy compared with the 6 weeks previously recommended.
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- Nicole Le Saux
- Canadian Paediatric Society, Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, Ottawa, Ontario
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Shen BH, Muralidhar N, Riese J. Complicated Pneumonia: Pick and Choose, but Don't Choose the PICC. Hosp Pediatr 2018; 8:499-501. [PMID: 29997118 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2017-0266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Burton H Shen
- Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island; .,Department of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Pediatrics, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island; and.,Department of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Pediatrics, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island; and.,Department of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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de Graaf H, Sukhtankar P, Arch B, Ahmad N, Lees A, Bennett A, Spowart C, Hickey H, Jeanes A, Armon K, Riordan A, Herberg J, Hackett S, Gamble C, Shingadia D, Pallett A, Clarke SC, Henman P, Emonts M, Sharland M, Finn A, Pollard AJ, Powell C, Marsh P, Ballinger C, Williamson PR, Clarke NM, Faust SN. Duration of intravenous antibiotic therapy for children with acute osteomyelitis or septic arthritis: a feasibility study. Health Technol Assess 2018; 21:1-164. [PMID: 28862129 DOI: 10.3310/hta21480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is little current consensus regarding the route or duration of antibiotic treatment for acute osteomyelitis (OM) and septic arthritis (SA) in children. OBJECTIVE To assess the overall feasibility and inform the design of a future randomised controlled trial (RCT) to reduce the duration of intravenous (i.v.) antibiotic use in paediatric OM and SA. DESIGN (1) A prospective service evaluation (cohort study) to determine the current disease spectrum and UK clinical practice in paediatric OM/SA; (2) a prospective cohort substudy to assess the use of targeted polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in diagnosing paediatric OM/SA; (3) a qualitative study to explore families' views and experiences of OM/SA; and (4) the development of a core outcome set via a systematic review of literature, Delphi clinician survey and stakeholder consensus meeting. SETTING Forty-four UK secondary and tertiary UK centres (service evaluation). PARTICIPANTS Children with OM/SA. INTERVENTIONS PCR diagnostics were compared with culture as standard of care. Semistructured interviews were used in the qualitative study. RESULTS Data were obtained on 313 cases of OM/SA, of which 218 (61.2%) were defined as simple disease and 95 (26.7%) were defined as complex disease. The epidemiology of paediatric OM/SA in this study was consistent with existing European data. Children who met oral switch criteria less than 7 days from starting i.v. antibiotics were less likely to experience treatment failure (9.6%) than children who met oral switch criteria after 7 days of i.v. therapy (16.1% when switch was between 1 and 2 weeks; 18.2% when switch was > 2 weeks). In 24 out of 32 simple cases (75%) and 8 out of 12 complex cases (67%) in which the targeted PCR was used, a pathogen was detected. The qualitative study demonstrated the importance to parents and children of consideration of short- and long-term outcomes meaningful to families themselves. The consensus meeting agreed on the following outcomes: rehospitalisation or recurrence of symptoms while on oral antibiotics, recurrence of infection, disability at follow-up, symptom free at 1 year, limb shortening or deformity, chronic OM or arthritis, amputation or fasciotomy, death, need for paediatric intensive care, and line infection. Oral switch criteria were identified, including resolution of fever for ≥ 48 hours, tolerating oral food and medicines, and pain improvement. LIMITATIONS Data were collected in a 6-month period, which might not have been representative, and follow-up data for long-term complications are limited. CONCLUSIONS A future RCT would need to recruit from all tertiary and most secondary UK hospitals. Clinicians have implemented early oral switch for selected patients with simple disease without formal clinical trial evidence of safety. However, the current criteria by which decisions to make the oral switch are made are not clearly established or evidence based. FUTURE WORK A RCT in simple OM and SA comparing shorter- or longer-course i.v. therapy is feasible in children randomised after oral switch criteria are met after 7 days of i.v. therapy, excluding children meeting oral switch criteria in the first week of i.v. therapy. This study design meets clinician preferences and addresses parental concerns not to randomise prior to oral switch criteria being met. FUNDING The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.
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- Hans de Graaf
- National Institute for Health Research Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Medicines for Children Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Trials Research Centre, Department of Biostatistics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.,Public Health England, Southampton, UK
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- Health and Wellbeing Research and Development Group, University of Winchester, Winchester, UK
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- Medicines for Children Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Trials Research Centre, Department of Biostatistics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Medicines for Children Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Trials Research Centre, Department of Biostatistics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Medicines for Children Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Trials Research Centre, Department of Biostatistics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Radiology, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Section of Paediatrics, Imperial College London, St Mary's Campus, London, UK
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- Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Medicines for Children Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Trials Research Centre, Department of Biostatistics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Academic Unit of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Bristol Children's Vaccine Centre, School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.,Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Cardiff, Cardiff, UK.,Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Public Health England, South East Public Health England Regional Laboratory, Southampton, UK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Medicines for Children Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Trials Research Centre, Department of Biostatistics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.,Paediatric Orthopaedics, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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Piteau S. Update in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. UPDATE IN PEDIATRICS 2018. [PMCID: PMC7121028 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-58027-2_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Pediatric Hospital Medicine has significantly developed as a field over the past two decades. With the goal of improving care for hospitalized children, much of the research in this field has focused on reducing unnecessary interventions, optimizing necessary treatments, and reducing variability for common inpatient conditions. While this is far from an exhaustive chapter on the vast diversity and advances in this field, it focuses on the updates for some of the top diagnoses in hospital medicine and the major trends in the field. Updated management of acute viral bronchiolitis, urinary tract infections, neonatal infections, brief resolved unexplained events (formerly, apparent life-threatening events), and osteomyelitis are highlighted with emphasis on major management changes. In addition, and distinct to pediatric hospital medicine, the topics of overuse and high value care are discussed as they have gained momentum in influencing the way hospitalists think and practice.
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- Shalea Piteau
- Chief/Medical Director of Pediatrics at Quinte Health Care, Assistant Professor at Queen’s University, Belleville, Ontario Canada
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McLoughlin M, Stepien KM, McNelly B, Thompson L, Gorton J, Hendriksz CJ. The use of port-a-caths in adult patients with Lysosomal Storage Disorders receiving Enzyme Replacement Therapy-one centre experience. Mol Genet Metab Rep 2017; 13:111-114. [PMID: 29071212 PMCID: PMC5651539 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2017.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Port-a-cath is a widely used device in patients with long-term venous access demand such as frequent or continuous administration of medications such as Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT), chemotherapy delivery, blood transfusions, blood products, and fluids. Patients with Lysosomal Storage Diseases (LSDs) often require recurrent courses of ERT. We reviewed our experience of using port-a-caths in patients with LSDs with the focus on challenges and complications associated with these catheters. Among 245 adult patients who were treated with ERT, twenty patients (8.2%) had a port-a-cath inserted due to poor venous access. Six patients were using their first port whereas five other patients had their port-a-caths replaced at least once. The remaining six patients had inactive port-a-caths. The majority of patients with active port-a-caths never missed more than one consecutive infusion, although one patient missed 2 consecutive infusions whilst on holiday. We identified significant gaps in patients' and their families' understanding of the management of port-a-caths and risks associated with them. It resulted in producing a leaflet and designing an educational program for our LSD patients.
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- Mairead McLoughlin
- The Mark Holland Metabolic Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, M6 8HD Salford, United Kingdom
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- The Mark Holland Metabolic Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, M6 8HD Salford, United Kingdom
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- The Mark Holland Metabolic Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, M6 8HD Salford, United Kingdom
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- The Mark Holland Metabolic Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, M6 8HD Salford, United Kingdom
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- The Mark Holland Metabolic Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, M6 8HD Salford, United Kingdom
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- The Mark Holland Metabolic Unit, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, M6 8HD Salford, United Kingdom.,Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Pretoria, Steve Biko Academic Unit, Pretoria, South Africa
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A Comparison of Hospital Versus Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy at Home for Pyelonephritis and Meningitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2017; 36:827-832. [PMID: 28399052 DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000001605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the benefits of home treatment with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), children with pyelonephritis and meningitis are rarely included. We aimed to compare clinical characteristics and outcomes between hospital and home treatment for these conditions and to identify factors influencing home treatment. METHODS Children admitted to the hospital with pyelonephritis or proven and presumed bacterial meningitis from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2013 were identified retrospectively. Patients who received any OPAT (home group) received daily visits via our Hospital-in-the-Home (HITH) program; inpatients (hospital group) received standard care. Clinical and demographic features, length of stay, readmission rate and cost were compared between hospital and home groups. RESULTS One hundred thirty-nine children with pyelonephritis and 70 with meningitis were identified, of which 127 and 44 were potentially suitable for OPAT, respectively. Of these, 12 (9%) with pyelonephritis received OPAT, contrasting with 29 (66%) with meningitis. Clinical features did not differ between hospital- and home-treated patients for either condition. Patients with meningitis in the hospital group were younger than those transferred to HITH (1 vs. 2 months; P = 0.01). All patients were afebrile before transfer to HITH. Admissions for pyelonephritis were brief with inpatients having a shorter length of stay than home patients (median: 3 vs. 4.5 days; P = 0.002). Unplanned readmission rates were comparable across all groups. Transfer to HITH resulted in a saving of AU$178,180. CONCLUSIONS Children with pyelonephritis and meningitis can feasibly receive OPAT. Age, treatment duration and fever influence this decision. None of these should be barriers to OPAT, and the cost savings support change in practice.
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Chang C, Feemster KA, Coffin S, Handy LK. Treatment-Related Complications in Children Hospitalized With Disseminated Lyme Disease. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2017; 6:e152-e154. [PMID: 28903521 PMCID: PMC5907847 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/pix060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We describe here treatment approaches and treatment-related complications in 138 hospitalized children with disseminated Lyme disease. The patients who received parenteral antibiotics had a higher rate of complications than those who received oral therapy (15.4 vs 4.2 per 1000 days of therapy, respectively; P < .05). Oral therapy should be used preferentially if either route is supported by current guidelines.
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- Christine Chang
- Department of General Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,Correspondence: L. K. Handy, MD, Division of Infectious Diseases, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, PO Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19899 ()
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Goldman JL, Richardson T, Newland JG, Lee B, Gerber JS, Hall M, Kronman M, Hersh AL. Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy in Pediatric Medicaid Enrollees. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2017; 6:65-71. [PMID: 26803327 PMCID: PMC5907854 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piv106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is overused in cases where highly bioavailable oral alternatives would be equally effective. However, the scope of OPAT use for children nationwide is poorly understood. Our objective was to characterize OPAT use and clinical outcomes for a large population of pediatric Medicaid enrollees treated with OPAT. METHODS We analyzed the Truven MarketScan Medicaid claims database between 2009 and 2012. An OPAT episode was identified by capturing children with claims data indicating home infusion therapy for an intravenous antimicrobial. We characterized OPAT use by describing patient demographics, diagnoses, and antimicrobials prescribed. We categorized an antimicrobial as highly bioavailable if ≥80% systemic exposure was expected from the peroral dose. We also determined the percentage of OPAT recipients in whom a follow-up healthcare encounter occurred during the OPAT episode in either the emergency department or as a hospital admission. We reviewed the primary diagnoses associated with these healthcare encounters to determine whether it was related to OPAT. RESULTS We identified 3433 OPAT episodes in 2687 patients. A total of 4774 antimicrobials were prescribed during these episodes. Ceftriaxone and vancomycin were the most commonly prescribed antimicrobials. Highly bioavailable antimicrobials accounted for 34% of antimicrobials used for OPAT. An emergency department visit or hospital admission occurred during 38% of OPAT episodes, among which 61% were OPAT-related. CONCLUSIONS The high rate of medical encounters associated with OPAT in this cohort and the common prescribing of highly bioavailable antimicrobials underscore the opportunities for antimicrobial stewardship of pediatric OPAT.
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- Jennifer L. Goldman
- Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, Missouri,University of Missouri-Kansas City
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- Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, Missouri,University of Missouri-Kansas City
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- Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, Missouri,University of Missouri-Kansas City
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- Children's Hospital Association, Overland Park, Kansas
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City
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Shah SS, Srivastava R, Wu S, Colvin JD, Williams DJ, Rangel SJ, Samady W, Rao S, Miller C, Cross C, Clohessy C, Hall M, Localio R, Bryan M, Wu G, Keren R. Intravenous Versus Oral Antibiotics for Postdischarge Treatment of Complicated Pneumonia. Pediatrics 2016; 138:peds.2016-1692. [PMID: 27940695 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-1692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Postdischarge treatment of complicated pneumonia includes antibiotics administered intravenously via a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) or orally. Antibiotics administered via PICC, although effective, may result in serious complications. We compared the effectiveness and treatment-related complications of postdischarge antibiotics delivered by these 2 routes. METHODS This multicenter retrospective cohort study included children ≥2 months and <18 years discharged with complicated pneumonia between 2009 and 2012. The main exposure was the route of postdischarge antibiotic administration, classified as PICC or oral. The primary outcome was treatment failure. Secondary outcomes included PICC complications, adverse drug reactions, other related revisits, and a composite of all 4 outcomes, termed "all related revisits." RESULTS Among 2123 children, 281 (13.2%) received antibiotics via PICC. Treatment failure rates were 3.2% among PICC and 2.6% among oral antibiotic recipients and were not significantly different between the groups in across-hospital-matched analysis (matched odds ratio [OR], 1.26; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.54 to 2.94). PICC complications occurred in 7.1%. Adverse drug reactions occurred in 0.6% of children; PICC antibiotic recipients had greater odds of adverse drug reaction in across hospital matched analysis (matched OR, 19.1; 95% CI, 4.2 to 87.3). The high rate of PICC complications and differences in adverse drug reactions contributed to higher odds of the composite outcome of all related revisits among PICC antibiotic recipients (matched OR, 4.71; 95% CI, 2.97 to 7.46). CONCLUSIONS Treatment failure rates between PICC and oral antibiotics did not differ. Children with complicated pneumonia should preferentially receive oral antibiotics at discharge when effective oral options are available.
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- Samir S Shah
- Divisions of Hospital Medicine and .,Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Inpatient Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah.,Institute for Healthcare Delivery Research and Primary Children's Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee.,Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.,Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado.,Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Inpatient Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Hospital Association, Overland Park, Kansas
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Perlman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Perlman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Murphy JL, Fenn N, Pyle L, Heizer H, Hughes S, Nomura Y, Child J, Parker SK. Adverse Events in Pediatric Patients Receiving Long-term Oral and Intravenous Antibiotics. Hosp Pediatr 2016; 6:330-8. [PMID: 27220835 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2015-0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Children receiving long-term antibiotic therapy (LTAT) at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) are treated with both oral and intravenous (i.v.) agents and often experience complications not comprehensively described by the literature. We sought to describe adverse drug events (ADEs) and venous access complications (VACs) in pediatric patients managed with oral and i.v. antibiotics so as to inform clinical decision-making, drug monitoring, and patient counseling at CHCO. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of children receiving LTAT through the CHCO infectious disease service from 2006 to 2012. Demographic, microbiologic, diagnostic data, ADEs, and VACs were recorded for each patient. RESULTS From 2006 to 2012, 521 patients received 1876 courses, accounting for 71,306 days of antimicrobial therapy. A total of 219 patients (42%) developed an ADE with discontinuation of the offending agent in 65% of courses associated with an ADE. The most common ADEs were neutropenia, rash, and diarrhea. Central lines were placed in 376 patients with 106 (28%) experiencing ≥1 VACs. I.v. agents were associated with a fourfold increase in the rate of ADEs compared with oral agents, and a fivefold increase when VACs were included. CONCLUSIONS Practitioners may make more informed decisions and risk assessments by using descriptive ADE information for specific agents and mode of drug delivery to mitigate risk, thereby improving the quality of care. Patients should be counseled regarding risks of LTAT, including increased risk with i.v. therapy, and actively monitored for side effects.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Tuscan, Arizona; and
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- Department of Pediatrics, and Departments of Pediatrics and
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- Pharmacy, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- Section of Infectious Diseases and Section of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine and
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Wood JB, Johnson DP. Prolonged intravenous instead of oral antibiotics for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in children. J Hosp Med 2016; 11:505-8. [PMID: 27373702 DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2015] [Revised: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- James B Wood
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Acker SN, Hurst AL, Bensard DD, Schubert A, Dewberry L, Gonzales D, Parker SK, Tong S, Partrick DA. Pediatric appendicitis and need for antibiotics at time of discharge: Does route of administration matter? J Pediatr Surg 2016; 51:1170-3. [PMID: 27041226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 03/02/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Following complicated appendicitis, there are limited data available to guide the surgeon regarding antibiotic selection, specifically in regards to route of administration. We hypothesized that among children with appendicitis who are discharged home with antibiotic therapy, the post-discharge readmission and complication rates do not differ between those children who receive IV antibiotics and those who receive PO antibiotics. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of all children discharged home on antibiotics following appendectomy at a single institution between 11/10-10/14. We compared outcomes including ED and hospital readmission rates, and development of postoperative complications, between those children who were discharged on IV antibiotics and those discharged on PO antibiotics. RESULTS 325 children were discharged with antibiotics following appendectomy (n=291 PO antibiotics group; n=34 IV group). On both univariate and multivariate analysis, rate of each complication did not differ between the two groups including inpatient readmission (5% PO vs. 6% IV; p=0.8), ED readmission (10% vs. 11%; p=0.8), postdischarge complications related to the operation (10% vs. 15%; p=0.4), or abscess development post-discharge (4% vs. 3%; p=1). CONCLUSIONS Among children with complicated appendicitis who are discharged home with ongoing antibiotic therapy, our data demonstrate no differences in outcomes between those children who receive IV and PO antibiotics. Further data, collected in a prospective fashion, are needed to clarify the role of IV and PO antibiotics among children with perforated appendicitis.
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- Shannon N Acker
- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
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Ullman AJ, Kleidon T, Gibson V, Long DA, Williams T, McBride CA, Hallahan A, Mihala G, Cooke M, Rickard CM. Central venous Access device SeCurement And Dressing Effectiveness (CASCADE) in paediatrics: protocol for pilot randomised controlled trials. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e011197. [PMID: 27259529 PMCID: PMC4893865 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Paediatric central venous access devices (CVADs) are associated with a 25% incidence of failure. Securement and dressing are strategies used to reduce failure and complication; however, innovative technologies have not been evaluated for their effectiveness across device types. The primary aim of this research is to evaluate the feasibility of launching a full-scale randomised controlled efficacy trial across three CVAD types regarding CVAD securement and dressing, using predefined feasibility criteria. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Three feasibility randomised, controlled trials are to be undertaken at the Royal Children's Hospital and the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. CVAD securement and dressing interventions under examination compare current practice with sutureless securement devices, integrated securement dressings and tissue adhesive. In total, 328 paediatric patients requiring a peripherally inserted central catheter (n=100); non-tunnelled CVAD (n=180) and tunnelled CVAD (n=48) to be inserted will be recruited and randomly allocated to CVAD securement and dressing products. Primary outcomes will be study feasibility measured by eligibility, recruitment, retention, attrition, missing data, parent/staff satisfaction and effect size. CVAD failure and complication (catheter-associated bloodstream infection, local infection, venous thrombosis, occlusion, dislodgement and breakage) will be compared between groups. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval to conduct the research has been obtained. All dissemination will be undertaken using the CONSORT Statement recommendations. Additionally, the results will be sent to the relevant organisations which lead CVAD focused clinical practice guidelines development. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS ACTRN12614001327673; ACTRN12615000977572; ACTRN12614000280606.
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- Amanda J Ullman
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Applied Health Economics, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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Ullman AJ, Marsh N, Mihala G, Cooke M, Rickard CM. Complications of Central Venous Access Devices: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics 2015; 136:e1331-44. [PMID: 26459655 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2015-1507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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CONTEXT The failure and complications of central venous access devices (CVADs) result in interrupted medical treatment, morbidity, and mortality for the patient. The resulting insertion of a new CVAD further contributes to risk and consumes extra resources. OBJECTIVE To systematically review existing evidence of the incidence of CVAD failure and complications across CVAD types within pediatrics. DATA SOURCES Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health databases were systematically searched up to January 2015. STUDY SELECTION Included studies were of cohort design and examined the incidence of CVAD failure and complications across CVAD type in pediatrics within the last 10 years. CVAD failure was defined as CVAD loss of function before the completion of necessary treatment, and complications were defined as CVAD-associated bloodstream infection, CVAD local infection, dislodgement, occlusion, thrombosis, and breakage. DATA EXTRACTION Data were independently extracted and critiqued for quality by 2 authors. RESULTS Seventy-four cohort studies met the inclusion criteria, with mixed quality of reporting and methods. Overall, 25% of CVADs failed before completion of therapy (95% confidence interval [CI] 20.9%-29.2%) at a rate of 1.97 per 1000 catheter days (95% CI 1.71-2.23). The failure per CVAD device was highest proportionally in hemodialysis catheters (46.4% [95% CI 29.6%-63.6%]) and per 1000 catheter days in umbilical catheters (28.6 per 1000 catheter days [95% CI 17.4-39.8]). Totally implanted devices had the lowest rate of failure per 1000 catheter days (0.15 [95% CI 0.09-0.20]). LIMITATIONS The inclusion of nonrandomized and noncomparator studies may have affected the robustness of the research. CONCLUSIONS CVAD failure and complications in pediatrics are a significant burden on the health care system internationally.
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- Amanda J Ullman
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, and Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, and
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- National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, and Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, and Centre for Clinical Nursing, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, and School of Medicine, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; Centre for Applied Health Economics, Menzies Health Institute, Queensland, Australia; and
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, and Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, and
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing, and Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, and
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Tong SYC, Davis JS, Eichenberger E, Holland TL, Fowler VG. Staphylococcus aureus infections: epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management. Clin Microbiol Rev 2015; 28:603-61. [PMID: 26016486 PMCID: PMC4451395 DOI: 10.1128/cmr.00134-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2772] [Impact Index Per Article: 308.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen that causes a wide range of clinical infections. It is a leading cause of bacteremia and infective endocarditis as well as osteoarticular, skin and soft tissue, pleuropulmonary, and device-related infections. This review comprehensively covers the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of each of these clinical entities. The past 2 decades have witnessed two clear shifts in the epidemiology of S. aureus infections: first, a growing number of health care-associated infections, particularly seen in infective endocarditis and prosthetic device infections, and second, an epidemic of community-associated skin and soft tissue infections driven by strains with certain virulence factors and resistance to β-lactam antibiotics. In reviewing the literature to support management strategies for these clinical manifestations, we also highlight the paucity of high-quality evidence for many key clinical questions.
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- Steven Y C Tong
- Global and Tropical Health, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Global and Tropical Health, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Olson SC, Smith S, Weissman SJ, Kronman MP. Adverse Events in Pediatric Patients Receiving Long-Term Outpatient Antimicrobials. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2015; 4:119-25. [PMID: 26407410 PMCID: PMC4608493 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piu037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2014] [Accepted: 04/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although long treatment courses of outpatient antimicrobials are often used in pediatric patients, few data exist regarding the frequency of adverse events (AEs) associated with these medications. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of all patients seen in the Infectious Diseases clinic at a tertiary referral children's hospital from August 1, 2009 to August 1, 2011. We included patients who received ≥14 days of oral or intravenous antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medications. Patients receiving only prophylactic medications or human immunodeficiency virus treatment were excluded. RESULTS Three hundred thirty-five subjects met inclusion criteria, with a median age of 7.4 years at start of therapy. The cohort was predominantly male (60%), white (54%), and previously healthy (59%). A majority (88.4%) of subjects were treated for bacterial infections. β-Lactam agents were the most commonly used antimicrobial class (210 subjects; 62.7%), followed by clindamycin (86; 25.7%), rifampin (76; 22.7%), and vancomycin (62; 18.5%). Overall, 107 (31.9%) subjects experienced 151 distinct AEs. The most common individual AE noted was diarrhea (44; 29.1% of all AEs). Serious AEs developed in 42 (12.5%) subjects, including allergic reactions (15; 11.3% of all AEs), venous catheter-related complications (14; 13.0% of those with catheters), neutropenia (9; 3.0%), renal insufficiency (7; 2.5%), and hepatotoxicity (3; 1.1%). Rates of AEs were similar between those on oral and intravenous antimicrobials. CONCLUSIONS In our study population, patients on prolonged oral or intravenous outpatient antimicrobials experienced AEs frequently. These findings support the need for close monitoring of pediatric patients on prolonged antimicrobial therapy and vigilance for unwanted effects of these medications.
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- Scott C. Olson
- Department of Pediatrics,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Department of Pediatrics,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle,Center for Clinical and Translational Research
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- Department of Pediatrics,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle,Center for Global Infectious Disease Research, Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle,Center for Clinical and Translational Research
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Pääkkönen M, Kallio PE, Kallio MJT, Peltola H. Does Bacteremia Associated With Bone and Joint Infections Necessitate Prolonged Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy? J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2015; 4:174-7. [PMID: 26407420 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piv009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Markus Pääkkönen
- Division of Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System, Turku University Hospital, Finland University of Turku, Finland
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- Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland University of Helsinki, Finland
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Akar A, Singh N, Hyun DY. Appropriateness and safety of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in children: opportunities for pediatric antimicrobial stewardship. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2014; 53:1000-3. [PMID: 24198317 DOI: 10.1177/0009922813507999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Arezou Akar
- Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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Banerjee R, Beekmann SE, Doby EH, Polgreen PM, Rathore MH, Hersh AL. Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Practices Among Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consultants: Results of an Emerging Infections Network Survey. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2014; 3:85-8. [PMID: 26624910 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/pis137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2012] [Accepted: 11/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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We conducted a survey of pediatric members of the Emerging Infections Network regarding outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) practices and clinical decision making about OPAT initiation. We identified substantial variation in characteristics and resources of pediatric OPAT practices. Opportunities to improve oversight of OPAT in children should be explored.
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- Ritu Banerjee
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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- Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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- Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, University of Florida College of Medicine Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
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Brady PW, Brinkman WB, Simmons JM, Yau C, White CM, Kirkendall ES, Schaffzin JK, Conway PH, Vossmeyer MT. Oral antibiotics at discharge for children with acute osteomyelitis: a rapid cycle improvement project. BMJ Qual Saf 2013; 23:499-507. [PMID: 24347649 DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Substantial evidence demonstrates comparable cure rates for oral versus intravenous therapy for routine osteomyelitis. Evidence adoption is often slow and in our centre virtually all patients with osteomyelitis were discharged on intravenous therapy. OBJECTIVE For patients with acute osteomyelitis admitted to the hospital medicine service, we aimed to increase the proportion of cases discharged on oral antibiotics to at least 70%. METHODS The setting for our observational time series study was a large academic children's hospital. The model for improvement and plan-do-study-act cycles were used to test, refine and implement interventions identified through our key driver diagram. Our multifaceted intervention included a shared decision-making tool, an order set in our electronic health record, and education to faculty and trainees. We also included an identify and mitigate intervention to target providers caring for children with osteomyelitis in near-real time and reinforce the evidence-based recommendations. Data were analysed on an annotated g-chart of osteomyelitis cases between patients discharged on intravenous antibiotics. Structured chart review was used to identify treatment failures as well as length of stay and hospital charges in preintervention and postintervention groups. RESULTS The osteomyelitis cases between patients discharged on intravenous antibiotics increased from a median of 0 preintervention to a maximum of 9 cases following our identify and mitigate intervention. The direction and magnitude of successive improvements observed satisfied criteria for special cause variation. Improvement has been sustained for 1 year. Treatment failure and complications were uncommon in preintervention and postintervention phases. No significant differences in length of stay or charges were detected. CONCLUSIONS Even for uncommon conditions, rapid and sustained evidence adoption is possible using quality improvement methods.
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- Patrick W Brady
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA The James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA The James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Division of General and Community Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Division of Biomedical Informatics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Kaplan SL. Recent lessons for the management of bone and joint infections. J Infect 2013; 68 Suppl 1:S51-6. [PMID: 24119927 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2013.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2013] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The epidemiology and clinical manifestations of osteoarticular infections are changing primarily as a result of the emergence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections. Multifocal disease, venous thrombosis and pathologic fractures are manifestations of CA-MRSA osteomyelitis. MRI is the diagnostic imaging modality of choice for musculoskeletal infections. Nafcillin/oxacillin or cefazolin remains the antibiotic of choice for treating infections caused by MSSA. A β-lactam antibiotic is recommended for Kingella kingae. Vancomycin and clindamycin are the first line agents for treating osteomyelitis caused by CA-MRSA. A short course of parenteral antibiotics followed by appropriate oral antibiotics is equivalent to total course of parenteral antibiotics for most patients and avoids the risks associated with PICCs. Surgical drainage of subperiosteal abscesses and surrounding pyomyositis is common with S. aureus clones currently circulating. Collaboration with hematologists for managing patients with venous thromboses is recommended.
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- Sheldon L Kaplan
- Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Infectious Disease Service, Texas Children's Hospital, Feigin Center, Suite 1150, 1102 Bates Ave., Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Grimbly C, Odenbach J, Vandermeer B, Forgie S, Curtis S. Parenteral and oral antibiotic duration for treatment of pediatric osteomyelitis: a systematic review protocol. Syst Rev 2013; 2:92. [PMID: 24099135 PMCID: PMC3852824 DOI: 10.1186/2046-4053-2-92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2013] [Accepted: 09/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pediatric osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of bones requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment using parenteral followed by enteral agents. Major complications of pediatric osteomyelitis include transition to chronic osteomyelitis, formation of subperiosteal abscesses, extension of infection into the joint, and permanent bony deformity or limb shortening. Historically, osteomyelitis has been treated with long durations of antibiotics to avoid these complications. However, with improvements in management and antibiotic treatment, standard of care is moving towards short durations of intravenous antibiotics prior to enteral antibiotics. METHODS/DESIGN The authors will perform a systematic review based on PRISMA guidelines in order to evaluate the literature, looking for evidence to support the optimal duration of parenteral and enteral therapy. The main goals are to see if literature supports shorter durations of either parenteral antibiotics and/or enteral antibiotics.Multiple databases will be investigated using a thorough search strategy. Databases include Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Dissertation Abstracts, CINAHL, Web of Science, African Index Medicus and LILACS. Search stream will include medical subject heading for pediatric patients with osteomyelitis and antibiotic therapy. We will search for published or unpublished randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials.Two authors will independently select articles, extract data and assess risk of bias by standard Cochrane methodologies. We will analyze comparisons between dichotomous outcomes using risk ratios and continuous outcomes using mean differences. 95% confidence intervals will be computed. DISCUSSION One of the major dilemmas of management of this disease is the duration of parenteral therapy. Long parenteral therapy has increased risk of serious complications and the necessity for long therapy has been called into question. Our study aims to review the currently available evidence from randomized trials regarding duration of both parenteral and oral therapy for pediatric acute osteomyelitis. TRIAL REGISTRATION CRD42013002320.
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- Chelsey Grimbly
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405-87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6T 1C9, Canada.
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Janum S, Zingg W, Classen V, Afshari A. Bench-to-bedside review: Challenges of diagnosis, care and prevention of central catheter-related bloodstream infections in children. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2013; 17:238. [PMID: 24041298 PMCID: PMC4057411 DOI: 10.1186/cc12730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Central venous catheters (CVCs) are indispensable in modern pediatric medicine. CVCs provide secure vascular access, but are associated with a risk of severe complications, in particular bloodstream infection. We provide a review of the recent literature about the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in children and its prevention. Variations in blood sampling and limitations in blood culturing interfere with accurate and timely diagnosis of CRBSI. Although novel molecular testing methods appear promising in overcoming some of the present diagnostic limitations of conventional blood sampling in children, they still need to solidly prove their accuracy and reliability in clinical practice. Standardized practices of catheter insertion and care remain the cornerstone of CRBSI prevention although their implementation in daily practice may be difficult. Technology such as CVC impregnation or catheter locking with antimicrobial substances has been shown less effective than anticipated. Despite encouraging results in CRBSI prevention among adults, the goal of zero infection in children is still not in range. More high-quality research is needed in the field of prevention, accurate and reliable diagnostic measures and effective treatment of CRBSI in children.
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Jumani K, Advani S, Reich NG, Gosey L, Milstone AM. Risk factors for peripherally inserted central venous catheter complications in children. JAMA Pediatr 2013; 167:429-35. [PMID: 23549677 PMCID: PMC3647026 DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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IMPORTANCE Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) are prone to infectious, thrombotic, and mechanical complications. These complications are associated with morbidity, so data are needed to inform quality improvement efforts. OBJECTIVES To characterize the epidemiology of and to identify risk factors for complications necessitating removal of PICCs in children. DESIGN Cohort study. SETTING Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, Maryland. PARTICIPANTS Hospitalized children who had a PICC inserted outside of the neonatal intensive care unit (ICU) from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2009. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Complications necessitating PICC removal as recorded by the PICC Team. RESULTS During the study period, 2574 PICCs were placed in 1807 children. Complications necessitating catheter removal occurred in 534 PICCs (20.8%) during 46 021 catheter-days (11.6 complications per 1000 catheter-days). These included accidental dislodgement (4.6%), infection (4.3%), occlusion (3.7%), local infiltration (3.0%), leakage (1.5%), breakage (1.4%), phlebitis (1.2%), and thrombosis (0.5%). From 2003 to 2009, complications decreased by 15% per year (incidence rate ratio [IRR], 0.85; 95% CI, 0.81-0.89). In adjusted analysis, all noncentral PICC tip locations-midline (IRR 4.59, 95% CI, 3.69-5.69), midclavicular (2.15; 1.54-2.98), and other (3.26; 1.72-6.15)-compared with central tip location were associated with an increased risk of complications. Pediatric ICU exposure and age younger than 1 year were independently associated with complications necessitating PICC removal. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Noncentral PICC tip locations, younger age, and pediatric ICU exposure were independent risk factors for complications necessitating PICC removal. Despite reductions in PICC complications, further efforts are needed to prevent PICC-associated complications in children.
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- Ketan Jumani
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
,Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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Characteristics and outcomes of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy at an academic children's hospital. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2013; 32:346-9. [PMID: 23249915 DOI: 10.1097/inf.0b013e31827ee1c2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Use of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in pediatrics is widespread and may be increasing. Recent data quantifying use and characteristics of pediatric OPAT are lacking. METHODS To evaluate the number of children receiving OPAT each year and their associated characteristics and outcomes, we conducted a retrospective review of all patients discharged with OPAT from the Mayo Clinic Children's Hospital between August 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011. RESULTS During the study period, there were 126 pediatric hospital discharges with OPAT (2.5% of all discharges). OPAT was used most commonly to treat bone and joint (21%), bloodstream (15%), intra-abdominal (13%) and soft tissue (9%) infections. A positive culture or serology result was found in 86 (68%) OPAT courses. The most frequently used antibiotics were ceftriaxone (17%), cefazolin (16%) and cefepime (13%). The median duration of OPAT was 12 days. Thirty-six courses (29%) resulted in catheter- or antibiotic-associated complications. Weekly laboratory monitoring was more common when OPAT was managed by the infectious disease service (88%) versus other services (20%). Among 123 courses with follow-up, 109 (89%) resulted in cure, and 13 (11%) were treatment failures. CONCLUSION At our children's hospital, 2.5% of hospitalized patients were discharged with OPAT. In one-third of OPAT courses children developed catheter- or antibiotic-associated complications. Opportunities to increase the role of pediatric infectious disease in OPAT initiation and management should be explored.
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Stephen RF, Benson MKD, Nade S. Misconceptions about childhood acute osteomyelitis. J Child Orthop 2012; 6:353-6. [PMID: 24082950 PMCID: PMC3468737 DOI: 10.1007/s11832-012-0435-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2012] [Accepted: 08/08/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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- Raviraj Ferdinand Stephen
- Australian Orthopaedic Association Training Scheme, 45 Janet Street, Merewether, Sydney, NSW 2291 Australia
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK
- Ridgway, Harberton Mead, Oxford, OX3 0DB UK
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- The University of Sydney, P.O. Box 5082, Greenwich, Sydney, NSW 2065 Australia
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