Decontaminants Don't Cut Bloodstream Infection Risk in Ventilated ICU Patients
December 4th 2018Although decontamination strategies are thought to generally slash the rate of infection in ICUs, a new study finds that the use oral and digestive tract decontaminants in ventilated ICU patients is not associated with a reduction in antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections.
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Addressing Shortcomings in Infection and Sepsis Treatment Should Be Top of the Priority List
November 9th 2018As clinicians and health care executives work to strike a balance between reducing costs and improving clinical outcomes, the importance of sepsis identification and treatment cannot be underscored enough, and starts with evaluating current practices for infection management.
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Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: More Recommendations for Prudent Use
October 29th 2018Despite concerning findings and warnings, fluoroquinolones have remained one of the world’s most commonly prescribed antibiotic classes, with the United States accounting for more than 32 million prescriptions in 2015 alone.
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