A Standardized Protocol for Nonoperative Management of Complicated Appendicitis in Children Reduces Resource Utilization
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Prospective study of 58 pediatric patients demonstrates that a standardized protocol for nonoperative management of complicated appendicitis significantly reduced PICC line use (100% to 57%), IV antibiotic discharge (90% to 43%), and total antibiotic days without increasing adverse events or treatment failures.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. A Standardized Protocol for Nonoperative Management of Complicated Appendicitis in Children Reduces Resource Utilization. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2020-08-23. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/2929
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