Open AccessOutcomes of Single-Dose Empirical Antibiotic Treatment in Children With Suspected Sepsis Implemented in the Emergency Department
Author(s) -
Suwimon Khanthathasiri,
Worapant Kriengsoontornkij,
Apichaya Monsomboon,
Wanatpreeya Phongsamart,
Keswadee Lapphra,
Orasri Wittawatmongkol,
Supattra Rungmaitree,
Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
pediatric emergency care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.449
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1535-1815
pISSN - 0749-5161
DOI - 10.1097/pec.0000000000002775
Subject(s) - medicine , emergency department , sepsis , antibiotics , intensive care medicine , intensive care , emergency medicine , surgery , psychiatry , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Implementing a single-dose empirical antibiotic (SDEA) strategy at the emergency department (ED) in children with suspected sepsis may improve outcomes. We aim to evaluate the outcomes of the SDEA strategy for children with suspected sepsis at the ED in a tertiary care center in Bangkok.