Pearls and Pitfalls for Prescribing Antibiotics in Pediatric Emergency Care

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

10:10am – 10:20am ET

Location: Sandringham/Windsor - 2nd Level

CE: 0.25 CME Credit

Speaker(s)

Mimi Lu, MD (she/her/hers)

Clinical Professor
UCSF
Burlingame, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Moderator(s)

Jason Adler, MD (he/him/his)

Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Compliance and Reimbursement
University of Maryland Medical Center
OLNEY, Maryland

Disclosure(s): LogixHealth: Employment (full or part time) (Ongoing)
Dennis M. Allin, MD FAAEM, FAEMS (he/him/his)

Professor of Emergency Medicine and EMS Medical Director
University of Kansas
Lenexa, Kansas

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Diana Ladkany, MD, FAAEM

Associate Program Director, Georgetown Emergency Medicine Residency
Georgetown University
Silver Spring, Maryland

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):

Mimi Lu, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Antibiotic stewardship is crucial in pediatric emergency medicine to ensure effective treatment while minimizing resistance. This lecture will provide key insights and practical tips for selecting appropriate antibiotics for pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department. Emphasizing evidence-based guidelines and real-world application, we will explore best practices for prescribing antibiotics, including considerations for common infections. By the end of the lecture, participants will have a refined approach to prescribing antibiotics in pediatric emergency care, leading to more effective treatments and improved patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss current recommendations on the decision to treat common pediatric infections, such as respiratory, urinary tract, and skin infections with antibiotics
Identify common prescribing errors and misconceptions, and learn strategies to avoid them