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61. Antibiotic prescribing in ambulatory pediatrics in the United States. | PSNet
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    May 25, 2016 - Study Antibiotic prescribing in ambulatory pediatrics in the United States. … Antibiotic prescribing in ambulatory pediatrics in the United States. … Prescribing of antibiotics for non-bacterial illnesses remains very common in outpatient pediatrics. … Antibiotic prescribing in ambulatory pediatrics in the United States. … March 1, 2023 Antibiotic shortages in pediatrics.

62. Diagnostic errors that lead to inappropriate antimicrobial use. | PSNet
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    October 19, 2022 - Overuse of antibiotics is a major factor in the development of certain types of health care–associated … This retrospective study found that unnecessary antibiotic use was often a result of diagnostic error … Association of diagnostic stewardship for blood cultures in critically ill children with culture rates, antibiotic … April 26, 2023 Two pandemics, same story: the potentially dangerous overuse of antibiotics … July 30, 2015 WebM&M Cases Inappropriate Antibiotic Use

63. Missed TB | PSNet
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    March 03, 2010 - She was treated empirically with broad-spectrum antibiotics, which were continued even after her initial … More broadly, clinicians need to recognize that "pneumonia" that does not respond to empiric antibiotic … Thus, patients who don't respond to regular antibiotics and have a radiographic pattern suggestive of … Lung Infections Requiring More Than Just Antibiotics Infections Not Covered by Initial Antibiotic … March 2, 2011 WebM&M Cases Antibiotics for URI/Sinusitis—A

64. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    January 24, 2019 - Antibiotic-resistant infection treatment costs have doubled since 2002, now exceeding $2 billion annually … Antibiotic-Resistant Infection Treatment Costs Have Doubled Since 2002, Now Exceeding $2 Billion Annually … care, primarily driven by overuse of antibiotics for treatment of nonbacterial illnesses. … , and they add approximately $1,400 to the cost of care for each patient with an antibiotic-resistant … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/long-term-care-and-patient-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/variability-antibiotic-use-across-nursing-homes-and-risk-antibiotic-related-adverse-outcomes

65. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    February 06, 2019 - Appropriateness of outpatient antibiotic prescribing among privately insured US patients: ICD-10-CM … Appropriateness of outpatient antibiotic prescribing among privately insured US patients: ICD-10-CM … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/appropriateness-outpatient-antibiotic-prescribing-among-privately-insured-us … - patients-icd-10 Prescribing unnecessary antibiotics increases the risk of resistant infections and … -2010-2011 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-resistant-infection-treatment-costs-have-doubled-2002

66. Toolkit to Improve Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care. | PSNet
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    December 24, 2008 - Toolkit Toolkit to Improve Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care. … Citation Text: Toolkit to Improve Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care. … The use of antibiotics should be monitored to reduce the potential for infection in care facilities … This toolkit outlines offers a methodology for launching or invigorating an antibiotic stewardship … Designed to align with four time elements of antibiotic therapy, its supports processes that enable

67. How accurately do older adult emergency department patients recall their medications? | PSNet
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    September 02, 2020 - Over half of patients omitted antibiotics from self-report, which can result in adverse events , as … antibiotics can have potentially fatal interactions with many medications. … Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Why do hospital prescribers continue antibiotics

68. Association of diagnostic stewardship for blood cultures in critically ill children with culture rates, antibiotic use, and patient outcomes: results of the Bright STAR Collaborative. | PSNet
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    October 19, 2022 - Association of diagnostic stewardship for blood cultures in critically ill children with culture rates, antibiotic … Association of diagnostic stewardship for blood cultures in critically ill children with culture rates, antibiotic … Stewardship interventions seek to optimize use of healthcare services, such as diagnostic tests or antibiotics … Researchers found that rates of blood cultures, broad-spectrum antibiotic use, and central line-associated … November 16, 2022 Association of inappropriate outpatient pediatric antibiotic prescriptions

69. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    August 27, 2008 - Emergency department visits for antibiotic-associated adverse events. … Emergency department visits for antibiotic-associated adverse events. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-department-visits-antibiotic-associated-adverse-events This study … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-department-visits-antibiotic-associated-adverse-events https:/ … /psnet.ahrq.gov//#adversedrugevent https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/antibiotics-urisinusitis-simple-decision-gone-bad

70. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    August 04, 2015 - Variability in antibiotic use across nursing homes and the risk of antibiotic-related adverse outcomes … Variability in Antibiotic Use Across Nursing Homes and the Risk of Antibiotic-Related Adverse Outcomes … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/variability-antibiotic-use-across-nursing-homes-and-risk-antibiotic-related … with higher antibiotic use compared to nursing homes with overall lower antibiotic use. … These findings demonstrate the need to manage antibiotics effectively to improve the safety of all nursing

71. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    November 14, 2018 - Antibiotic shortages in pediatrics. November 14, 2018 Banerjee R, Thurm CW, Fox ER, et al. … Antibiotic Shortages in Pediatrics. Pediatrics. 2018;142(5). doi:10.1542/peds.2018-0858. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-shortages-pediatrics Drug shortages can disrupt care processes … This commentary highlights distinct concerns associated with disruptions in access to appropriate antibiotics … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-shortages-pediatrics https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-shortages

72. Risk of medication safety incidents with antibiotic use measured by defined daily doses. | PSNet
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    July 06, 2022 - Study Risk of medication safety incidents with antibiotic use measured by defined … Risk of medication safety incidents with antibiotic use measured by defined daily doses. … Most prior studies of inpatient antibiotic adverse events reported absolute numbers of incidents, but … standardized events per defined daily dose, which highlighted the risks of less frequently prescribed antibiotics … Risk of medication safety incidents with antibiotic use measured by defined daily doses.

73. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2015 - Despite the antibiotics and additional intravenous fluids, she continued to deteriorate. … In the ED, antibiotics should be started within 3 hours from the time of presentation. … For inpatients, antibiotics should be started within 1 hour from the time of presentation. … The pharmacist facilitates rapid antibiotic administration. … In sepsis, early and timely intervention via a well-established bundle (antibiotics, source control,

74. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 25, 2016 - Prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions among US ambulatory care visits, 2010–2011. … Prevalence of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions Among US Ambulatory Care Visits, 2010-2011. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevalence-inappropriate-antibiotic-prescriptions-among-us-ambulatory-care … Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing increases the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections and is a recognized … -2010-2011 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/antibiotics-urisinusitis-simple-decision-gone-bad

75. Prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions among US ambulatory care visits, 2010–2011. | PSNet
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    November 12, 2014 - Study Prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions among US ambulatory care … Prevalence of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions Among US Ambulatory Care Visits, 2010-2011. … Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing increases the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections and is a recognized … Prevalence of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions Among US Ambulatory Care Visits, 2010-2011. … April 25, 2016 Time of day and the decision to prescribe antibiotics.

76. Spotlight
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    January 01, 2024 - Prescribing empiric oral antibiotics is common practice for similar wounds, but the routine use of antibiotics … risk, including wound decontamination, close follow up, consideration of empiric antibiotic treatment … Although evidence strongly supports antibiotic administration prior to elective surgical incisions to … to patients with high-risk wounds, an antibiotic is not a substitute for thorough wound decontamination … Even the strongest antibiotic will not prevent a wound infection due to retained organic matter. 35

77. Periodic Issue | PSNet
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    May 16, 2022 - Review Association of inappropriate outpatient pediatric antibiotic … Inappropriately prescribing antibiotics for non-bacterial infections remains common in outpatient settings … This analysis of antibiotics prescribed to more than 2.8 million children showed more than 30% of children … with bacterial infection, and 4%-70% of children with viral infection were inappropriately prescribed antibiotics … Review Association of inappropriate outpatient pediatric antibiotic prescriptions

78. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2021 - Over half of patients omitted antibiotics from self-report, which can result in adverse events, as antibiotics

79. CA-MRSA Skin Infections: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure | PSNet
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    March 01, 2005 - without cellulitis may not require antibiotics. … Multiple observational studies have shown high cure rates (85%–90%) whether or not an active antibiotic … The IDSA guidelines recommend use of adjunctive antibiotic therapy after incision and drainage in cases … Increased US emergency department visits for skin and soft tissue infections, and changes in antibiotic … National trends in ambulatory visits and antibiotic prescribing for skin and soft-tissue infections.

80. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    December 11, 2013 - Risk of medication safety incidents with antibiotic use measured by defined daily doses. … Risk of medication safety incidents with antibiotic use measured by defined daily doses. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-medication-safety-incidents-antibiotic-use-measured-defined-daily-doses … Most prior studies of inpatient antibiotic adverse events reported absolute numbers of incidents, but … standardized events per defined daily dose, which highlighted the risks of less frequently prescribed antibiotics