Effects of an antimicrobial restriction system on appropriate carbapenem use in a hospital without infectious diseases consultation

• Main Authors: Warangkhana Wanla, Wasan Katip, Sakon Supakul, Porntipa Apiwatnakorn, Sompong Khamsarn
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Arts and Humanities
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85042679064&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/47036
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2017 Wanla et al. Background: Gram-negative bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to carbapenems and are related to the use of carbapenems. Thus, the main objective of this study was to compare the appropriateness of prescribing carbapenem before and after using an antimicrobial restriction...