Aggregate evidence quality | Grade B |
Benefits | Increased likelihood of more rapid resolution of symptoms. Increased likelihood of resolution of AOM. |
Risks, harms, cost | Adverse events attributable to antibiotics, such as diarrhea, diaper dermatitis, and allergic reactions. Overuse of antibiotics leads to increased bacterial resistance. Cost of antibiotics. |
Benefits-harms assessment | Preponderance of benefit over harm. |
Value judgments | None |
Role of patient preference | None |
Intentional vagueness | None |
Exclusions | None |
Strength | Strong Recommendation |
Aggregate evidence quality | Grade B |
Benefits | Increased likelihood of more rapid resolution of symptoms. Increased likelihood of resolution of AOM. |
Risks, harms, cost | Adverse events attributable to antibiotics, such as diarrhea, diaper dermatitis, and allergic reactions. Overuse of antibiotics leads to increased bacterial resistance. Cost of antibiotics. |
Benefits-harms assessment | Preponderance of benefit over harm. |
Value judgments | None |
Role of patient preference | None |
Intentional vagueness | None |
Exclusions | None |
Strength | Strong Recommendation |