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Early discontinuation of antibiotics in children with a tracheostomy and a positive respiratory viral test hospitalized for suspected bacterial tracheostomy-associated infections is associated with a shorter length of stay without increasing the risk of serious adverse outcomes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore the effects of early antibiotic discontinuation on the length of hospital stay and other outcomes for children with tracheostomy and positive viral tests.

May 18, 2026Pediatric Pulmonology

Early Antibiotic Discontinuation for Children With a Positive Rapid Respiratory Viral Test Hospitalized for Suspected Bacterial Tracheostomy‐Associated Infections

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CRChristopher J. Russell NKNaoko Kono MRMargaret Rush

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Multicenter cohort study investigates early antibiotic discontinuation and outcomes in children, suggesting potential benefits.

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This research aims to explore the effects of early antibiotic discontinuation on the length of hospital stay and other outcomes for children with tracheostomy and positive viral tests.
Conducted a multicenter cohort study at six children's hospitals from September 2021 to August 2024.
Included children with tracheostomy, positive respiratory viral tests, and length of stay less than 37 days.
Used mixed-effects regression for analysis and explored secondary outcomes such as ICU transfer, mortality, and rehospitalization rates.
28% of cases experienced early antibiotic discontinuation; full treatment increased length of stay by 23%.
Median length of stay was 7 days for discontinued antibiotics versus 8.6 days for full treatment (95% CI: 7.8-9.4 days).
Secondary outcome rates were similar: late ICU transfer 14.6%, in-hospital mortality 0.9%, and 30-day rehospitalization 8.3%.

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Russell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0aaccf5ba8ef6d83b702a2 https://doi.org/10.1002/ppul.71652

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May 18, 2026Pediatric Pulmonology

Early Antibiotic Discontinuation for Children With a Positive Rapid Respiratory Viral Test Hospitalized for Suspected Bacterial Tracheostomy‐Associated Infections

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Authors

CRChristopher J. Russell NKNaoko Kono MRMargaret Rush

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Overview

Multicenter cohort study investigates early antibiotic discontinuation and outcomes in children, suggesting potential benefits.

Key Points

This research aims to explore the effects of early antibiotic discontinuation on the length of hospital stay and other outcomes for children with tracheostomy and positive viral tests.
Conducted a multicenter cohort study at six children's hospitals from September 2021 to August 2024.
Included children with tracheostomy, positive respiratory viral tests, and length of stay less than 37 days.
Used mixed-effects regression for analysis and explored secondary outcomes such as ICU transfer, mortality, and rehospitalization rates.
28% of cases experienced early antibiotic discontinuation; full treatment increased length of stay by 23%.
Median length of stay was 7 days for discontinued antibiotics versus 8.6 days for full treatment (95% CI: 7.8-9.4 days).
Secondary outcome rates were similar: late ICU transfer 14.6%, in-hospital mortality 0.9%, and 30-day rehospitalization 8.3%.

Cite This Study

Russell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0aaccf5ba8ef6d83b702a2 https://doi.org/10.1002/ppul.71652

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