Guiding Antimicrobial Therapy using Gram Stain in Patients with Ventilator Associated Pneumonia- An Effective Preliminary Diagnostic Tool
Introduction: Empirical antimicrobial therapy is the mainstay of antimicrobial stewardship. The gram stain can be used to guide initial empiric antimicrobial therapy in cases where culture report is not available. This rapid test can therefore be helpful in preventing the initiation of inappropr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/15287/49782_F[IK]_GC(AnK)_PF1(AG_SH_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |