Title

Antimicrobial Therapy for Children with Appendicitis

Authoring Organization

Surgical Infection Society

Publication Month/Year

March 1, 2008

Last Updated Month/Year

January 4, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Child

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Childcare center, Hospital, Operating and recovery room

Intended Users

Physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant

Scope

Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D001064 - Appendicitis

Keywords

infections, appendicitis, Antimicrobial Therapy, prophylactic antimicrobial agents, appendectomy