- As with the adult patient, there is no current treatment regimen for pediatric patients.
- The Hospital for Sick Children has identified a broad definition for children with possible or confirmed SARS.
- Clinically Suspect – normal x-ray and NO hypoxia
- Clinically Probable – abnormal x-ray OR hypoxia
- It is suggested that clinically suspect cases are treated “as you would for diseases other than SARS.”
- Specific antibiotic for indentified organisms
- Clinically probable cases are treated “as you would for diseases other than SARS.”
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic coverage and antivirals
- Refer to facility and local guidelines for treating pediatric patients.[5]
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