Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

1. Recognize the background information the authors considered when presenting their study of the use of probiotics for pediatric patients who have complicated appendicitis with immediate appendectomy who receive antibiotic treatment.
2. Identify the essential elements of the methodology the authors used for their study of the use of probiotics for pediatric patients who have complicated appendicitis with immediate appendectomy who receive antibiotic treatment.
3. Select the results of the authors' study of the use of probiotics for pediatric patients who have complicated appendicitis with immediate appendectomy who receive antibiotic treatment that offer insight to clinicians considering the use of this therapy.