Patterns, predictors, and intercenter variability in empiric gram-negative antibiotic use across 928 United States hospitals

KE Goodman, JD Baghdadi, LS Magder… - Clinical Infectious …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Empiric antibiotic use among hospitalized adults in the United States (US) is
largely undescribed. Identifying factors associated with broad-spectrum empiric therapy may …

Antibiotic indications and appropriateness in the pediatric intensive care unit: a 10-center point prevalence study

K Chiotos, J Blumenthal, J Boguniewicz… - Clinical Infectious …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Antibiotics are prescribed to most pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients,
but data describing indications and appropriateness of antibiotic orders in this population …

Characteristics of nursing homes with comprehensive antibiotic stewardship programs: results of a national survey

CJ Fu, E Mantell, PW Stone, M Agarwal - American journal of infection …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes (NHs) is a high priority owing to
intense antibiotic use and increased risk of adverse events. Updated Centers for Medicare …