Percentage of children 3 months to 18 years of age who were diagnosed with upper respiratory infection (URI) and were not dispensed an antibiotic prescription on or three days after the episode.
Denominator
3 months to 18 years old patients with a Upper Respiratory Infection diagnosis in one visit.
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Diagnosis: Upper Respiratory Infection
- ICD9: 460, 465.0 465.8, 465.9
- ICD10: J00, J06.0, J06.9
Numerator
Patients with no prescription of a recommended antibiotic according to the measure** in or 3 days after the visit or some emergency by a upper respiratory infection.
What to do in EHRez?
Prescribe an appropriate antibiotic to all patients between the ages of 3 months to 18 years old with the (URI) condition.
Example to upload measure
16 years old patient with an Upper Respiratory Infection [ICD9 = 460] diagnosis and has an antibiotic prescription registered.