Impact of antibiotic allergy labels on patient outcomes in a tertiary paediatric hospital.

Anthony C Catalano Laure F PittetSharon ChooAhuva SegalDavid StephensNoel E Cranswick Amanda Gwee

Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2021)

This is the first study to demonstrate high rates of inappropriate prescribing in children with AALs. Children with AALs were significantly more likely to receive restricted antibiotics and had a longer length of stay compared with non-allergic controls.

Keyphrases

young adults
primary care
healthcare
emergency department
intensive care unit
adverse drug
atopic dermatitis