Antimicrobial use and mortality among intensive care unit patients with bloodstream infections: implications for stewardship programs

Antimicrobial use and mortality among intensive care unit patients with bloodstream infections: implications for stewardship programs

Background: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are one of the most critical illnesses requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Antimicrobial therapy (AMT) is one of the vital management strategies for the treatment of BSIs; it should be chosen appropriately to reduce mortality. Objectives: This is...

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Main Authors: Mera A. Ababneh, Mohammad Al Domi, Abeer M. Rababa'h
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-08-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
ICU
Mortality
Bloodstream infection
Antibiotic use
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022013640

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