Antibiotic Choices and Dosing

CREDITS

Prachi Singh, DO, FAAP

Rachel Wattier, MD, MHS

Steve Grapentine, PharmD

Cynthia Huwe, PharmD

24/7 Pediatric Consultation & Transfer Services

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have pediatric emergency physicians and subspecialists available 24/7 to consult on cases through our Pediatric Access Center at 877-UC-CHILD (877-822-4453).

Evidence-based Pathways

• Acute Asthma Exacerbations
• Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)
• Febrile Infant: 0-28 Days
• Febrile Infant: 29-60 Days
• Primary Headache Disorder
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Assessment and Acute Management

Clinical Pearls

• Transferring Children with Acute Trauma
• Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pediatric Trauma
• Pediatric Status Epilepticus Treatment Guidelines
• Stroke Care in Children
• Antibiotic Choices and Dosing
• Pediatric Pain Management

The Pediatric Pandemic Network, which is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), contributed to this Pediatric Emergency Medicine Guide.