Sepsis following transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)‐guided prostate biopsy is a major complication. With the emergence of multidrug‐resistant organisms, empirical use of carbapenem antibiotics has been increasing. This study, conducted in the… Click to show full abstract
Sepsis following transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)‐guided prostate biopsy is a major complication. With the emergence of multidrug‐resistant organisms, empirical use of carbapenem antibiotics has been increasing. This study, conducted in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), Australia, quantifies how much we can spare carbapenem use.
Keywords:
prostate;
carbapenem sparing;
sparing management;
prostate biopsy
Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2019
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