Recurrent acute otitis media: a survey of current management in England.
J Laryngol Otol
; 135(10): 855-857, 2021 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1434031
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Recurrent acute otitis media is common in children. The preferred treatment measures for recurrent acute otitis media have a mixed evidence base. This study sought to assess baseline practice across ENT departments in England.METHODS:
A national telephone survey of healthcare staff was conducted. Every ENT centre in England was contacted. A telephone script was used to ask about antibiotic and grommet use and duration in recurrent acute otitis media cases.RESULTS:
Ninety-six centres (74 per cent) provided complete information. Recurrent acute otitis media treatment across England by ENT departments varied. The antibiotic first- and second-line prophylaxis offered varies, with trimethoprim used in 33 centres and 29 centres not offering any antibiotics. The timing or choice about when to use grommets also varies, but 87 centres (91 per cent) offer grommet surgery at one stage.CONCLUSION:
The treatments received by children in England for recurrent acute otitis media vary by centre; collaborative research in this area is advised.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Otitis Media
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Otolaryngology
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Middle Ear Ventilation
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Surveys and Questionnaires
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S0022215121001924
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