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Otitis Media with Effusion: Antihistamines or decongestants – Avoidance of inappropriate use

CBE ID
0655
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 2 months through 12 years with a diagnosis of OME who were not prescribed or recommended to receive either antihistamines or decongestants

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients who were not prescribed or recommended to receive either antihistamines or decongestants

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All patients aged 2 months through 12 years with a diagnosis of OME

        • Exclusions

          Documentation of medical reason(s) for prescribing or recommending to receive either antihistamines or decongestants

        • OLD 1.12 MAT output not attached
          Attached
          1.13a Data dictionary not attached
          No
        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
          Steward Organization POC Email
          Steward Organization Copyright

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