PIDS: Acute Sinusitis in Pediatrics

This session will review evidence-based practice for the diagnosis and treatment of sinusitis in children in ambulatory care. This module will review the key differences between upper respiratory tract infections and sinusitis. Apply this knowledge to clinical case scenarios. 

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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 0.5 NAPNAP contact hours of which 0.5 is pharmacology content.

Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

Identify symptoms and differentiate features of viral and bacterial sinusitis
Describe first line therapies for acute bacterial sinusitis (ABS)
Counsel patients and families on appropriate treatment plans, whether or not those include antibiotics

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Contact hours
Course opens: 
11/30/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Cost:
$0.00
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Becky DeCamillis, MHS, PA-C, MLS(ASCP)
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

APP Medical Director, System Acute Care Antimicrobial Stewardship
Novant Health

Ms. DeCamillis has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

 

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 0.5 NAPNAP contact hours of which 0.5 is pharmacology content.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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