Case Study 2: Antibiotic Stewardship in a Pediatric Patient with Pneumonia Objective: Explore appropriate antibiotic selection, dosing, and resistance

Case Study 2: Antibiotic Stewardship in a Pediatric Patient with Pneumonia

Objective: Explore appropriate antibiotic selection, dosing, and resistance concerns in pediatric care.

Patient Profile:

  • Age: 6
  • Gender: Female
  • Weight: 44 lbs (20 kg)
  • Medical History: Recurrent ear infections, no known drug allergies
  • Current Medications: None
  • Diagnosis: Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

Instructions for Students:

  1. Identify the most likely pathogens causing pneumonia in this age group and discuss antibiotic options.
  2. Select an appropriate antibiotic regimen, including dosing, route, and frequency, based on guidelines for pediatric CAP.
  3. Evaluate the risk of antibiotic resistance and the importance of antibiotic stewardship in this case.
  4. Monitor: Define what clinical signs/symptoms and laboratory findings should be monitored to ensure the therapy is effective.
  5. Adjust: Outline any considerations if the patient fails to respond to first-line therapy or develops adverse effects.
  6. Counsel: Provide key teaching points for parents on the correct use of antibiotics, potential side effects, and the importance of completing the prescribed course.

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