Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infection in Under 16s: Accordance with NICE CG54

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Urinary tract infection (UTIs) are a common and potentially serious bacterial infection in children. Our aim was to audit the compliance of UTI diagnosis and management to the standards set out in NICE CG541 and identify areas for improvement. Targeted teaching sessions and aide-memoires were developed, with improved compliance in urine culture, antibiotics prescribing and DMSA scanning seen post-intervention on the second audit cycle.

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Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infection in Under 16s: Accordance with NICE CG54

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