Reduction of surgical site infections in pediatric patients with complicated appendicitis: Utilization of antibiotic stewardship principles and quality improvement methodology
Derek Wakeman, Michael H. Livingston, Elizabeth Levatino, Peter Juviler, Cassandra Gleason, Brenda L. Tesini, Nicole A. Wilson, Walter Pegoli, Marjorie J. Arca
Topics & Concepts
MedicineGuidelinePiperacillinTazobactamAppendicitisAntibioticsPediatric surgeryEmergency medicineIntensive care medicineSurgeryImipenemAntibiotic resistanceBiologyPseudomonas aeruginosaGeneticsMicrobiologyPathologyBacteriaAppendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesSurgical site infection prevention