Although antimicrobials are commonly used in children, it is important to remember that they
can have a profound impact on this unique patient population. Inadvertent consequences of …

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 …

Background Antibiotics are among the drugs most commonly prescribed to children in
hospitals and communities. Unfortunately, a great number of these prescriptions are …

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

BACKGROUND: Pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) within larger
institutions have unique opportunities to develop programs specialized to the needs of the …

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 …

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 …

Antimicrobial stewardship (AS) programs are effective in improving clinical outcomes
associated with antimicrobial therapies while improving patient safety by reducing adverse …

Background: Thirty to 50% of hospitalized patients receive antimicrobial therapy. Previous
data suggest that inappropriate use results in higher mortality rates, longer lengths of stay …

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 …