587: PREDICTIVE VALUE OF SERUM PROCALCITONIN FOR BACTEREMIA IN PATIENTS WITH PNEUMONIA IN THE ED
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000626088.98382.e0
Abstract: Introduction/Hypothesis: This study aimed to assess the predictive value of initial procalcitonin level for bacteremia in patients with pneumonia in the emergency department (ED). Methods: This study was a single-center, retrospective study conducted from January… read more here.
Keywords: bacteremia; bacteremia patients; patients pneumonia; procalcitonin ... See more keywords
Risk factors for mortality in patients with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteremia and clinical impact of quinolone–resistant strains
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4394-4
Abstract: BackgroundStenotrophomonas maltophilia is an important nosocomial pathogen. This pathogen has intrinsic or acquired resistance to a number of antibiotics classes. Furthermore, Stenotrophomonas infections have been associated with high mortality, mainly in immunocompromised patients. Accordingly, we… read more here.
Keywords: risk factors; mortality; quinolone resistant; resistant strains ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Cell-Free DNA-Based Next-Generation Sequencing for Identifying Pathogens in Bacteremia Patients
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DOI: 10.33073/pjm-2022-043
Abstract: Abstract Rapid detection of bloodstream pathogens would greatly facilitate clinicians to make precise antimicrobial treatment in patients with bacteremia. In this study, 114 plasma samples were collected from patients with identified or suspected bacteremia, and… read more here.
Keywords: cfdna mngs; conventional blood; bacteremia; cell free ... See more keywords
Is qSOFA Suitable for Early Diagnosis of Sepsis Among Bacteremia Patients in Emergency Departments? Time for a Reappraisal of Sepsis-3 Criteria
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.743822
Abstract: Background: For early recognition of patients with sepsis, quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) was proposed by Sepsis-3 criteria as initial sepsis identification outside of intensive care units. However, the new definition has subsequently led… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; treatment efforts; sepsis criteria; delayed treatment ... See more keywords
Predictors of Appropriate Antibiotic Use in Bacteremia Patients Presenting at the Emergency Department
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics8030142
Abstract: Sepsis is a condition that requires appropriate antibiotic treatment at the emergency department (ED). Most previous studies conducted on inappropriate antibiotic use at the ED were conducted in developed countries with a low percentage of… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic use; appropriate antibiotic; bacteremia patients; patients presenting ... See more keywords