Arch Pediat Adol Med
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To determine the incidence of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) carriers in children who are well, in children seen with presumed and documented viral illnesses with sore throat, and in children after treatment of acute GABHS tonsillopharyngitis with 10 days of oral penicillin V potassium, oral cephalosporins, or macrolides. ⋯ A small percentage of children seen in private pediatric practices who are well or who have apparent viral upper respiratory tract infections with sore throat are GABHS carriers. Penicillin treatment of acute GABHS tonsillopharyngitis results in a higher GABHS carriage rate than occurs following treatment with cephalosporins and macrolides.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Jun 1999
Caregiver knowledge and delivery of a commonly prescribed medication (albuterol) for children.
To evaluate caregiver knowledge and delivery of a prescription medication (albuterol) for children. ⋯ Metered dosing and calibrated measuring devices aided in the accurate delivery of this prescription medication. However, considerable concern exists with the use of noncalibrated measuring devices (teaspoons), improper frequency, and duration of use. Refilling of medication was also a concern since 63% were out of albuterol. Caregiver education on use, delivery, and refilling of medications must be stressed and assessed at all emergency department and primary care visits. In addition, metered dosing and the use of calibrated measuring devices should be encouraged.