Clinical outcome of rapid diagnosis and antibiotic stewardship in patients with bloodstream infection in Lampang Hospital
Bloodstream infection is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment contribute to a favorable prognosis. We demonstrate a reduction of time to proper antibiotics and reduced mortality utilizing prompt diagnosis and antibiotic stewardship by i...
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2023
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Online Access: | https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/87220 |
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Institution: | Mahidol University |
Summary: | Bloodstream infection is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment contribute to a favorable prognosis. We demonstrate a reduction of time to proper antibiotics and reduced mortality utilizing prompt diagnosis and antibiotic stewardship by infectious diseases physicians at a general hospital in Thailand. |
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