Peds ID doc. Using stewardship and quality improvement to prevent antibiotic-associated harm in children.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined September 2019
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Great opportunity supported by @PIDSociety to present your stewardship-related research at the pediatric ASP Conference! Please re-tweet and consider applying!
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The Antimicrobial Stewardship Fellowship Award is part of PIDS efforts to foster interest and career dev't in peds antimicrobial stewardship. Applicants may propose any type of study related to ASP. The application deadline has been extended to 7/21. pidshq.wufoo.com/forms/zi74o…
One of many exciting sessions we have planned for #PedsASP2023! Looking forward to seeing everyone in STL next week!
Face-off!!!! Come see me and @RachelWattier duke it out over antibacterial prophylaxis for kids with leukemia next week at the @PIDSociety ASP meeting.
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Rebecca Same retweeted
Interested in 3 days dedicated to improving antimicrobials use for children in all settings or help in starting/improving your own ASP? Register (in person or virtual) for the Annual Int'l Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference 5/31-6/2 in St Louis pids.org/event/13th-annual-i…
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Registration (in person and virtual) for the Annual International Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference remains open. Join us for 3 days dedicated to improving antimicrobials use for children in all settings and helping start and improve ASP.
pids.org/event/13th-annual-i…
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This nation was built on peaceful protest. No elected official should lose their job simply for raising their voice – especially when they’re doing it on behalf of our children.
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“Though #antibiotic overuse may have led us into this shortage, better antibiotic stewardship may just lead us out of it,” @drkatielockwood and @RebeccaSame write of the current shortage of #amoxicillin. pew.org/3JZbAcj
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Registration for the 13th Annual International Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference (May 31-June 2 in St. Louis and virtual) is now open. All conference info, including abstract submission, is available at pids.org/event/13th-annual-i…
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“Though #antibiotic overuse may have led us into this shortage, better antibiotic stewardship may just lead us out of it,” @drkatielockwood and @RebeccaSame write of the current shortage of #amoxicillin. ow.ly/zxMh50MMjR2
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Don’t ask for #antibiotics to treat viruses, like those that cause colds, flu, or #COVID19. Instead, ask your #HCP or #pharmacist how to feel better this sick season. bit.ly/3rKkb7M #BeAntibioticsAware #USAAW22
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One of the biggest public health threat is antibiotic resistance. This is especially troublesome after the COVID-19 pandemic, deciding when is it appropriate to use antibiotics? (1/7)
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Let’s start the week with a quizzo to test your knowledge on some concerning side effects and ways YOU can become a better steward! ASP monitors IV-to-PO switch opportunities, assesses beta-lactam allergies, promotes appropriate duration of therapy and so much more!#USAAW22 (1/4)
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With RSV, influenza and Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) on the rise, it can be difficult to decide when and what antibiotics to use. Rest assured, a macrolide is usually not needed in our pediatric patients aged 5 or less. Check out our tip for more information. (2/2)

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Celebrate #AntibioticAwarenessWeek with us as our Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) team takes over! Let’s start with our first ASP Tip of the Month! (1/2)
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The just-announced U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization represents a stunning reversal of precedent that inserts government into the personal lives and health care of Americans. nej.md/3Aa5cKe
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Because of gun violence, too many children have missed too many moments. Let’s not miss ours. #EndGunViolence
Sharon Tsay gave a very informative update on @CDC_AR stewardship activities.
Interesting trends in prescribing during COVID. Spoiler alert—that initial drop in outpatient abx prescribing didn’t last, but lots of work being done to optimize abx use across settings. #PedsASP2022
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Lively debate at #PedsASP2022 between Holly Maples and @andrewhaynes: Vancomycin vs. Dapto/ceftaroline/linezolid for MRSA bacteremia.
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Newer agents show promise for 📉 toxicity and *maybe* 📈efficacy, but data are still lacking in a lot of areas, especially dosing in children for some infections, ie bacteremia and 🧠 for ceftaroline. And jury is still out on risk of resistance. #PedsASP2022
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Lots of variability in practice, but some consensus to use vanc empirically, for rule outs, and CNS infection.
Consider alternatives (dapto, ceftaroline, linezolid) for children with complicated MRSA infections, risk factors for poor outcomes, or toxicity.
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