Open Access 01-10-2014 | Commentary
Minimizing antibiotic exposure in the ICU: in search of the optimal strategy
Published in: Critical Care | Issue 5/2014
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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.