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Outpatient treatment of serious community-acquired pediatric infections using once daily intramuscular ceftriaxone.

Author: DaganR, KassisI, PhillipM, WatembergN M

Clinical TrialA clinical trial is a planned study conducted on humans to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and treatment methods. It aims to explore the possibilities of new treatments and improve the health of patients.
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Overview

Intramuscular ceftriaxone was used to treat community-acquired serious infections in 74 pediatric patients. The majority (77%) were treated as outpatients. The treatment was successful in 97% of patients, with improvement observed within 24 hours. No serious side effects were observed.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Pediatric patients with serious infections are usually hospitalized for parenteral antibiotic treatment. We studied prospectively 74 pediatric patients with community-acquired serious infections and used once daily intramuscular ceftriaxone. Seventeen patients (23%) were initially hospitalized and 5...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3324038

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Outpatient Treatment of Pediatric Infections: A New Oasis in Healthcare

In the vast desert of pediatric healthcare, we constantly strive to find better ways to treat our young patients. This study explores the potential of outpatient treatment for serious community-acquired infections in children, using once daily intramuscular ceftriaxone.

The researchers prospectively studied 74 pediatric patients, carefully evaluating their response to this treatment regimen. They found that many patients with serious infections, previously requiring hospitalization, could successfully be treated as outpatients. This groundbreaking approach offers the potential to reduce hospital stays, minimizing disruption to the child's life and reducing healthcare costs.

A New Oasis: Outpatient Care for Pediatric Infections

This study offers a new perspective on the treatment of serious pediatric infections. Imagine a bustling oasis in the desert, offering respite and healing for those in need. This research suggests that outpatient treatment can be a safe and effective alternative for many children, providing a welcome oasis in their journey back to health.

Minimizing Disruptions: A Journey Back to Normalcy

The research underscores the potential of outpatient treatment to minimize disruptions to the child's life and family dynamics. Instead of a long and arduous journey through the desert of hospitalization, outpatient treatment allows children to return to their everyday routines more quickly, fostering a sense of normalcy and reducing stress for everyone involved.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study offers a promising new approach to treating serious pediatric infections, highlighting the potential of outpatient treatment with ceftriaxone. By exploring these new frontiers, we can create a more efficient and less disruptive healthcare experience for our young patients, leading them safely through the desert of illness back to their normal lives.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1988-03-14
  2. Date Revised 2013-11-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

3324038

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

3324038

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