Emissivity is defined as the ratio of the energy radiated by an object at a given temperature to the energy emitted by a perfect radiator, or blackbody, at the same temperature. The emissivity of a blackbody is 1.0. All values of emissivity fall between 0.0 and 1.0.
Ceftobiprole has been described as fifth-generation cephalosporin, though acceptance for this terminology is not universal. Ceftobiprole has powerful antipseudomonal characteristics and appears to be less susceptible to development of resistance.
7, 8 Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) can be used as a second-line agent or in children with vomiting. 7 Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and erythromycin/sulfisoxazole are not effective for the treatment of AOM. 7, 8 Longer courses of antibiotics (more than seven days) have lower failure rates than shorter courses.