| Management of Skin Abscesses by Primary Care Pediatricians. | |
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PMID: 21262755 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of skin abscesses. Objective: To evaluate primary care pediatricians' management of skin abscesses. Methods: A national mail survey of a random sample of 385 general pediatricians conducted from April to June 2010. Results: The response rate was 49%. Most respondents (72%) were aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommendations for the management of soft tissue infections. Only 10% reported that no one in their practice could perform incision and drainage an uncomplicated abscess. Approximately one third (34%) reported that it is too time consuming to do so. About half (55%) were interested in further training in abscess management. Conclusion: Although most primary care pediatric practices are prepared to manage uncomplicated abscesses, more than half were interested in further training in the management of this condition. A comprehensive training program of skin infections could not only improve abscess management but also decrease barriers related to such care. |
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Alex R Kemper; Rowena J Dolor; Vance G Fowler |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-1-23 |
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Title: Clinical pediatrics Volume: - ISSN: 1938-2707 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-1-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372606 Medline TA: Clin Pediatr (Phila) Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Duke University, Durham, NC. |
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