Evaluation of the antimicrobial management of intracranial suppurative infections in a single pediatric institution.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the antimicrobial management of and examine the etiology of intracranial suppurative infections (ISIs) at a single pediatric institution.

Design

Retrospective review.

Patients

We included children hospitalized at a 367-bed freestanding pediatric institution for treatment of an ISI (epidural or subdural empyema, brain abscess) between January 1, 2015, and September 30, 2023. ISIs were identified using international classification of diseases 9/10 discharge diagnosis codes.

Methods

We collected data regarding patient characteristics, infection etiology and complications, antimicrobial choice and route (empiric, definitive, and outpatient), microbiology results, treatment duration, and treatment-related outcomes from the electronic health rec

SUBMITTER: Bizal CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12394020 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature