A process improvement project to increase compliance with cephalosporin-based surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in children with non-severe penicillin allergies

Cephalosporins are considered safe and first-line prophylaxis in children with non-severe penicillin allergies. However, use of second-line agents is common and is primarily driven by poor allergic response documentation and misunderstanding of cross-reactivity risk. The goal of this project was to improve compliance with cephalosporin prophylaxis through improved documentation and targeted educational efforts.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research