Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria after Implementation of an Inpatient Urine Culture Algorithm in the Electronic Medical Record

Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria after Implementation of an Inpatient Urine Culture Algorithm in the Electronic Medical Record

Ordering urine cultures in patients without pyuria is associated with the inappropriate treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB). In 2015, our institution implemented recommendations based on practice guidelines for the management of ASB and revised the urine culture ordering process to limit cul...

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Main Authors: Dianne Osiemo, Danny K. Schroeder, Donald G. Klepser, Trevor C. Van Schooneveld, Andrew B. Watkins, Scott J. Bergman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Pharmacy
Subjects:
asymptomatic bacteriuria
urine culture
antibiotics
treatment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/9/3/138

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