Publications by authors named "Maria Belen Hernandez"
Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to spondylodiscitis in Spanish children through the RIOPed network: evaluation before and after the publication of the national consensus document.
Laura Martín Pedraz Esmeralda Núñez Cuadros María Belén Hernández Rosa María Alcobendas Rueda Jesús Saavedra-Lozano
An Pediatr (Engl Ed)
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pediatric spondylodiscitis (PSD) is a rare sickness in kids, and this study wanted to learn more about it since there are no specific guidelines for treating it.
- Researchers looked at two groups of patients from different times to see how well doctors followed the new treatment guidelines and to find out if any factors led to complications.
- They found that most kids improved without many problems, and doctors did a better job following the guidelines over time, especially in giving shorter antibiotic treatments.
Background: Osteoarticular infections (OAIs) are typically treated initially with intravenous antibiotics. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether an exclusive oral treatment in selected children may be appropriate.
Methods: The Spanish Network of Osteoarticular Infections is a nationwide multicenter registry comprising 37 hospitals in Spain.