Influences of Initial Empiric Antibiotics with Ampicillin plus Cefotaxime on the Outcomes of Neonates with Respiratory Failure: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Influences of Initial Empiric Antibiotics with Ampicillin plus Cefotaxime on the Outcomes of Neonates with Respiratory Failure: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

<b>Background:</b> Empiric antibiotics are often prescribed in critically ill and preterm neonates at birth until sepsis can be ruled out. Although the current guideline suggests narrow-spectrum antibiotics, an upgrade in antibiotics is common in the neonatal intensive care unit. The imp...

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Main Authors: Mei-Chen Ou-Yang, Jen-Fu Hsu, Shih-Ming Chu, Ching-Min Chang, Chih-Chen Chen, Hsuan-Rong Huang, Peng-Hong Yang, Ren-Huei Fu, Ming-Horng Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
empiric antibiotics
intubation
neonates
MDR bacteremia
mortality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/3/445

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