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By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

Prophylactic abx not recommended [B/R]

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

Otalgia tx if needed [B/R]

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

Mod-severe pain: codeine or analogs (consider ADR risk)

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

Mild-mod pain: acetaminophen or ibuprofen

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

If PCN allergy:<sup>7</sup>

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg/day IM/IV x1-3 days

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

cefpodoxime 10 mg/kg/day PO bid x10 days

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

cefuroxime 30 mg/kg/day PO bid x10 days

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

cefdinir 14 mg/kg/day PO daily/bid x10 days

By vgreene, 26 May, 2015

For pts meeting dx criteria,<sup>5,6</sup> otalgia tx if needed, plus:

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