Optimizing treatment for patients with staph bacteremia

Much of the current data for management of SAB are based on low-quality evidence, and the optimal duration of therapy has not yet been established with prospective clinical trials. The primary outcome was a composite of adherence of four quality of care components, including ID consult, repeat blood...

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Published in:Infectious Disease News 2018-11, Vol.31 (11), p.13-13
Main Author: Brock, Jeff
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Antibiotics
Automation
Clinical trials
Medical records
Staphylococcus infections
Studies
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Summary:Much of the current data for management of SAB are based on low-quality evidence, and the optimal duration of therapy has not yet been established with prospective clinical trials. The primary outcome was a composite of adherence of four quality of care components, including ID consult, repeat blood cultures, echocardiogram and targeted antibiotic therapy initiation. Algorithm-based therapy In a recent multicenter open-label randomized study, Holland and colleagues compared an algorithm protocol with standard of care to define treatment duration for staphylococcal bacteremia.
ISSN:1056-9251