Spectrum of microbial growth and antimicrobial usage in an intensivecare unit of a tertiarycare hospital in Trinidad West Indies
Background. Intensive-care units (ICUs) are a source of multidrug-resistant organisms, owing to the indiscriminate usage of broad-spectrum antimicrobial drugs. In such settings, one must be aware of the spectrum of microbes and pattern of antibiotic usage.Objectives. To evaluate the spectrum, suscep...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2017-10-01
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Series: | Southern African Journal of Critical Care |
Online Access: | http://www.sajcc.org.za/index.php/sajcc/article/download/284/286 |