Oral Antibiotic Use for Otitis Media with Effusion: Ongoing Opportunities for Quality Improvement

Conclusion
Oral antibiotics continue to be administered in children with OME in the absence of acute infection, with risk varying by location of service. There is a potential opportunity for quality improvement through reducing antibiotic administration for pediatric OME.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 28, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Roditi, R. E., Liu, C. C., Bellmunt, A. M., Rosenfeld, R. M., Shin, J. J. Tags: Special Focus Section: Patient Safety/Quality Improvement Source Type: research