Impact of a Systematic Pharmacist-Initiated Antibiotic Time-Out Intervention for Hospitalized Adults.
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DOI: 10.1177/0897190020980616
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Antibiotic time-outs (ATO) are a recommended antimicrobial stewardship action, but data assessing their impact are lacking. This study investigated the impact of a systematic, pharmacist initiated ATO intervention. METHODS This pre-post study included inpatients… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; antibiotic therapy; antibiotic time; therapy ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of an Electronic Automated Antibiotic Time Out Alert in the Setting of Gram-Negative Bacteremia
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10091078
Abstract: To minimize complications associated with over-utilization of antibiotics, many antimicrobial stewardship programs have incorporated an antibiotic time out (ATO); however, limited data are available to support its effectiveness. This was a single-center retrospective cohort study… read more here.
Keywords: setting gram; gram negative; time; antibiotic time ... See more keywords