With the rapid growth of the field of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship, there has been a
marked increase in the establishment of programs dedicated to this specialty. Shared …

The introduction of antibiotics was one of the most important medical advances of the 20th
century. However, as soon as they were introduced, antibiotics were overused. There have …

Antibiotic overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance, which is a threat to public health.
Antibiotic stewardship is a practice dedicated to prescribing antibiotics only when necessary …

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP s) are an effective strategy for improving the
quality and safety of antimicrobial prescribing for hospitalized patients. Pediatric ASP s are …

Abstract Purpose of Review We aim to systematically review the literature on the
effectiveness of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) and antimicrobial …

The prevalence of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) is increasing in
acute care facilities across the United States. Over the past several years, the evidence base …

The goals of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are to optimize antimicrobial
prescribing habits in order to improve patient outcomes, reduce antimicrobial resistance …

Background Antibiotics are the most common medicines prescribed to children in hospitals
and the community, with a high proportion of potentially inappropriate use. Antibiotic misuse …

The rising threats from antimicrobial resistance due to inappropriate utilization of
antimicrobial agents in health care including the pediatric population has been a topic of …

In response to the growing epidemic of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, antimicrobial
stewardship programs (ASP) have been rapidly implemented in the United States (US). This …