The cost of excessive postoperative use of antimicrobials: the context of a public hospital

The cost of excessive postoperative use of antimicrobials: the context of a public hospital

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the improper use of antimicrobials during the postoperative period and its economic impact. METHODS: We conducted a prospective cohort study by collecting data from medical records of 237 patients operated on between 01/11/08 and 31/12/08. RESULTS: from the 237 patien...

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Main Authors: Rafael Santos Santana, Ariane de Carvalho Viana, Jozimário da Silva Santiago, Michelle Santos Menezes, Iza Maria Fraga Lobo, Paulo Sergio Marcellini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Series:Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Subjects:
Anti-infective agents
Drug utilization
Anti-bacterial agents/administration & dosage
Health care costs
Economics, medical
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