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ForwardSimplifying complicated pneumonia: Pediatric case studies
This continuing education activity is a recorded presentation for NAPNAP's 2026 National Conference.
Complicated pneumonias in children are associated with longer lengths of hospital stay and increased resource utilization. There is debate in the literature about many aspects of managing complicated pneumonia, including antibiotic choice and duration, drainage approach, fibrinolysis and surgery. In this presentation, we will review the literature and explore each of these options using case study analysis.
The course will award 1.00 contact hours, including 0.25 hours of pharmacology content. This activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. This continuing education activity rate is $10 for NAPNAP Members, and $20 for non-members.
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Please note that this program is a recording from a live session from NAPNAP 2026 national conference in Pittsburgh. If you earned CE for this session, this course will be a duplicate.
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Copyright 2026 © by National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses.
Learning Objectives
• Define complicated pneumonia and delineate types of complicated pneumonias including empyema, necrotizing pneumonia and those with parapneumonic effusion.
• Identify laboratory studies and compare diagnostic imaging studies necessary for diagnosis.
• Discuss management of complicated pneumonia including appropriate antibiotic selection, route and duration as well as drainage and surgical options.
Jamie A. Tumulty, RN, MS, CPNP-AC
Lydia Durham, RN, DNP, CPNP-AC
There are no disclosures to report
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours