1.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 43(9): 1235-1237, 2022 09.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33985606
RESUMO
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed inappropriately for acute respiratory infections in the outpatient setting. We report the implementation of a multifaceted outpatient antimicrobial stewardship initiative resulting in a 12.3% absolute reduction of antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis in primary care clinics receiving active interventions.
Assuntos
Gestão de Antimicrobianos , Bronquite , Infecções Respiratórias , Doença Aguda , Instituições de Assistência Ambulatorial , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Bronquite/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Prescrição Inadequada/prevenção & controle , Padrões de Prática Médica , Infecções Respiratórias/tratamento farmacológico
2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 40(6): 674-680, 2019 06.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30924436
RESUMO
This narrative review addresses vascular access device choice from peripheral intravenous catheters through central venous catheters, including the evolving use of midline catheters. The review incorporates best practices, published algorithms, and complications extending beyond CLABSI and phlebitis to assist clinicians in navigating complex vascular access decisions.