Review paper
Understanding reasons clinicians obtained endotracheal aspirate cultures and impact on patient management to inform diagnostic stewardship initiatives
Abstract
Endotracheal aspirate cultures (EACs) are commonly obtained in the evaluation of suspected ventilator-associated infections (VAIs),1 an important cause of nosocomial infections.2 Over-utilization of EACs may contribute to over-treatment for VAI because EACs cannot distinguish between bacterial colonization and infection,3,4 and positive EAC results prompt treatment with antibiotics.1,5,6 There is site-specific variability of EAC utilization and...
Paper Details
Title
Understanding reasons clinicians obtained endotracheal aspirate cultures and impact on patient management to inform diagnostic stewardship initiatives
Published Date
Dec 9, 2019
Pages
1 - 2
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