Original paper

Procalcitonin (PCT)-guided antibiotic stewardship: an international experts consensus on optimized clinical use

Volume: 57, Issue: 9, Pages: 1308 - 1318
Published: Feb 6, 2019
Abstract
Background Procalcitonin (PCT)-guided antibiotic stewardship (ABS) has been shown to reduce antibiotics (ABxs), with lower side-effects and an improvement in clinical outcomes. The aim of this experts workshop was to derive a PCT algorithm ABS for easier implementation into clinical routine across different clinical settings. Methods Clinical evidence and practical experience with PCT-guided ABS was analyzed and discussed, with a focus on...
Paper Details
Title
Procalcitonin (PCT)-guided antibiotic stewardship: an international experts consensus on optimized clinical use
Published Date
Feb 6, 2019
Volume
57
Issue
9
Pages
1308 - 1318
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