Pediatric Penicillin Allergy De-Labeling: Barriers and Opportunities
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Date of Presentation: January 12th, 2023
Presented By: Russell Behmer, MD PGY-4, Medicine-Pediatrics Resident The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center
CME available for 1 year after presentation
CME Text Code: 84161
Publication Date
1-12-2023
Publisher
Maine Medical Center
City
Portland
Keywords
Pediatrics, Penicillin Allergy, Medical Education
Disciplines
Pediatrics | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Recommended Citation
Behmer, Russell, "Pediatric Penicillin Allergy De-Labeling: Barriers and Opportunities" (2023). Pediatrics Grand Rounds. 12.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/pediatrics_gr/12
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OBJECTIVES: - Review the prevalence of penicillin allergy, the statistics of "true" penicillin allergy, and the risks of having a false allergy
- Discuss what de-labeling is and guidelines regarding how patients are de-labeled
- Consider opportunities for improvement in our current system
- Highlight an ongoing project regarding de-labeling at Maine Medical Center, and the challenges it has faced
Rusell Behmer- Resident