11-1WS Diagnosis of Betalactam Sensitivity

Tuesday, 6 December 2011: 15:05 - 15:20
Coral Gallery 1 (Fiesta Americana)

Louis Mendelson , Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

Learning Objectives:
1. How to diagnose and manage a patient with a history of beta-lactam allergy

2. Why evaluation of patient with a history of beta-lactam allergy is good for the patient and the cost of medical care.