A penicillin skin testing initiative in an outpatient allergy office.
Department
Allergy and Immunology
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice
Abstract
The feasibility of offering a penicillin allergy evaluation to allergy outpatients regardless of chief complaint is demonstrated. The safety of a 30-minute observation period after penicillin testing is supported. This study illustrates an important antimicrobial stewardship role for allergists.
First Page
1756
Last Page
1757
DOI
10.1016/j.jaip.2018.01.001
Volume
6
Issue
5
Publication Date
9-1-2018
Medical Subject Headings
Adolescent; Adult; Allergens; Allergy and Immunology; Ambulatory Care Facilities; Child; Drug Hypersensitivity; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Penicillins; Skin Tests; United States; Young Adult
PubMed ID
29355643
Recommended Citation
Ramsey, A., & Mustafa, S. S. (2018). A penicillin skin testing initiative in an outpatient allergy office.. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 6 (5), 1756-1757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2018.01.001