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Improving time to antibiotic administration in pediatric patients

"Timely administration of antibiotics in pediatric oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy is critical, particularly for those presenting with fever and a central line, due to their increased risk of severe infections” Cotton (2025).

"Timely administration of antibiotics in pediatric oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy is critical, particularly for those presenting with fever and a central line, due to their increased risk of severe infections” Cotton (2025).

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Improving time to antibiotic administration in pediatric patients

Abstract:

Background: Timely administration of antibiotics in pediatric oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy is critical, particularly for those presenting with fever and a central line, due to their increased risk of severe infections.

Objective: This quality improvement project aimed to reduce the time from patient presentation to antibiotic administration in a pediatric oncology center.

Methods: Current practices were evaluated through retrospective data analysis, identifying delays and inefficiencies in the workflow. Interventions included staff education, streamlined communication protocols, and implementation of a standardized clinical pathway. Findings: Initial results indicate a significant reduction in antibiotic administration times, improving patient outcomes and enhancing adherence to national guidelines.

Conclusions: This project highlighted the importance of process optimization and interdisciplinary collaboration in delivering timely, evidence-based care to high-risk pediatric populations. Future steps involve sustaining the improvements and expanding the model.


Reference:

Cotton CM. Improving Time to Antibiotic Administration in Pediatric Oncology Patients With Fever. J Dr Nurs Pract. 2025 Jun 3:JDNP-2025-0004.R1. doi: 10.1891/JDNP-2025-0004. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40461241.

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