Appropriateness of antimicrobial use among septic patients managed by the critical care response team: an opportunity for improvement through de-escalation
Abstract Background Most septic patients managed by critical care response teams (CCRT) are prescribed antimicrobials. Nevertheless, data evaluating their appropriateness are lacking both locally and internationally. The objective was to assess antimicrobial use among septic and non-septic patients...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0609-0 |