Don't Play It by Ear: Appropriate Antibiotic Prescribing in Acute Otitis Media

Acute otitis media is the leading reason pediatricians prescribe antibiotics — and a leading opportunity for antibiotic stewardship. Many AOM diagnoses can be safely managed with watchful waiting, and when antibiotics are warranted, choosing the right drug, dose, and duration matters more than ever in the face of growing resistance. This clinical reference, prepared for the LA AAP's Red Stick Potpourri 2022 conference, walks Louisiana pediatricians through the current AAP guideline criteria for AOM diagnosis, when to observe versus treat, first-line and penicillin-allergy alternatives, and shorter-course prescribing supported by recent evidence.

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