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Published in: Critical Care 6/2012

01-12-2012 | Commentary

Antimicrobial stewardship programs: mandatory for all ICUs

Authors: Marin H Kollef, Scott T Micek

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 6/2012

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Abstract

Antimicrobial stewardship involves a multifaceted approach aimed at combating the emergence of antibiotic resistance, improving patient outcomes, and controlling healthcare costs by optimizing antimicrobial use. Therefore, stewardship is of great importance and relevance in the ICU. The rapid pace of escalating antibiotic resistance and the widespread use of antibiotics in critical care require that stewardship programs be routinely employed in the ICU setting.
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Metadata
Title
Antimicrobial stewardship programs: mandatory for all ICUs
Authors
Marin H Kollef
Scott T Micek
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 6/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc11853

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