Publication Date
6-2026
Disclaimer
These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
Objective of the Clinical Pathway
To provide care standards for the patient presenting with signs and symptoms concerning for acute mastoiditis. The Acute Mastoiditis Clinical Pathway offers decision support and guidance for the diagnosis and management of patients with and without intracranial involvement.
Target Users
Physicians (Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases, ENT, Fellows, and Resident Physicians); Advanced Practice Providers; Pharmacists
Clinical Questions Clinical Pathway
Among children with acute mastoiditis, what intervention, medical versus surgical therapy, has the highest chance of cure?
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Mastoiditis" (2026). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/clinical_pathways/63
Comments
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject matter experts, informed by methodical review of available evidence and consensus among committee members.