Non-surgical Management in Children
3 months to 5 years:
- First generation cephalosporins ie cefalozin, IV
- In the UK IV ceftriaxone also covers MSSA as a second line therapy
- Alternative options are amoxicillin, clavulanate or clindamycin
Refer to your local formulary!!
These next slides are just a guide based off of guidance from the BMJ however in practice you'll get your abx from your local formulary.
As we mentioned previously although staph aureus is still the main cause in children slightly unusual pathogens can cause OM and its important to consider cover for them.
