Role of rapid diagnostics for viral respiratory infections in antibiotic prescribing decision in the emergency department
29 June 2019
Despite a diagnosis of Viral Respiratory Infections, one-fifth of Emergnecy Departments patients were prescribed antibiotics. Patient characteristics including age, duration of symptoms, abnormal chest X-rays, and specific diagnosis may increase provider concern for concurrent bacterial infections. Opportunities exist for antimicrobial stewardship strategies to incorporate rapid diagnostics in promoting judicious antibiotic usage in the Emergency Departments.
Further reading: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Author(s): Jing Li, S. Lena Kang-Birken, Samantha K. Mathews, Catelynn E. Kenner and Lynn N. Fitzgibbons
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Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition |
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Evotec |
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JSS University |
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INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS & ASSOCIATIONS |
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