| Literature DB >> 28560946 |
Jeffrey S Gerber1, Adam L Hersh2, Matthew P Kronman3, Jason G Newland4, Rachael K Ross1, Talene A Metjian5.
Abstract
Standard metrics for antimicrobial use consider volume but not spectrum of antimicrobial prescribing. We developed an antibiotic spectrum index (ASI) to classify commonly used antibiotics based on activity against important pathogens. The application of this index to hospital antibiotic use reveals how this tool enhances current antimicrobial stewardship metrics. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:993-997.Mesh:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28560946 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2017.94
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ISSN: 0899-823X Impact factor: 3.254