CPG

Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media in Children

PUBLISHED: February 2000	REVISED:January 2008
TOPIC: Upper respiratory tract infections	SCOPE: Prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
ABSTRACT: AOM is the most frequently diagnosed bacterial infection in pediatric patients. This guideline outlines criteria to differentiate AOM from OME, myringitis, and chronic suppurative otitis media. The guideline also provides treatment , follow-up and referral recommendations.
TARGET POPULATION: Children with inflammation and pus in the middle ear accompanied by symptoms and signs of ear infection.
EXCLUSIONS: • Less than 6 weeks old • Premature infants who are hospitalized • Craniofacial abnormalities such as cleft palate • Immunocompromised or severe underlying systemic disease • Complications of AOM (e.g., sepsis, mastoiditis).

Summary: Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media in Children

Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media in Children

Patient Information: Ear Infections

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Family Physicians
Infectious Disease Specialists
Pediatricians
Microbiologist
Hospital and Community Pharmacists
Epidemiologist
Consumers
Alberta Health and Wellness representatives