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Published in: Critical Care 5/2014

Open Access 01-10-2014 | Commentary

Minimizing antibiotic exposure in the ICU: in search of the optimal strategy

Author: Christian Brun-Buisson

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 5/2014

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Abstract

The current paradigm for antibiotic management in critically ill patients is to initiate broad-spectrum therapy followed by de-escalation based on microbiological results. Routine screening cultures may allow better targeting and reduce unnecessary exposure to antibiotics.
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Metadata
Title
Minimizing antibiotic exposure in the ICU: in search of the optimal strategy
Author
Christian Brun-Buisson
Publication date
01-10-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 5/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-014-0613-y

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