Pathway Background and Objectives
Clostridium difficile is a significant infection that is becoming more common in children. Although most episodes can be treated with initial empiric first line therapies, some patients should receive a pre-emptive escalation of therapy. Further, when recurrence becomes an issue there is increased likelihood of side effects and possible antimicrobial resistance. Alternative therapies are recommended in these situations. The objectives of this pathway are to:
- Create a systematic way to manage difficile
- Determine the proper management of difficile based upon individual patient history