Community-associated MRSA among Indigenous children in remote settings: Best practices for NPs. Issue 10 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Campbell, Rhonda; Martin, Donna; Pierce, Darlene; Nweze, Sochimaobi
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 45:Issue 10(2020:Oct.)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: children -- community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) -- evidence-based practice -- First Nations -- Indigenous -- remote -- skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs); Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000696916.42368.1a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is a major public health concern for Indigenous pediatric populations worldwide. It is the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections in this demographic. This article reviews the literature and presents an evidence-based algorithm for the assessment and management of CA-MRSA among Indigenous children in remote settings. Abstract : Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is a major public health concern for Indigenous pediatric populations worldwide. It is the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections in this demographic. This article reviews the literature and presents an evidence-based algorithm for the assessment and management of CA-MRSA among Indigenous children in remote settings.