1.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 43(9): 1235-1237, 2022 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33985606
ABSTRACT
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed inappropriately for acute respiratory infections in the outpatient setting. We report the implementation of a multifaceted outpatient antimicrobial stewardship initiative resulting in a 12.3% absolute reduction of antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis in primary care clinics receiving active interventions.
Subject(s)
Antimicrobial Stewardship , Bronchitis , Respiratory Tract Infections , Acute Disease , Ambulatory Care Facilities , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Bronchitis/drug therapy , Humans , Inappropriate Prescribing/prevention & control , Practice Patterns, Physicians' , Respiratory Tract Infections/drug therapy
2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 40(6): 674-680, 2019 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30924436
ABSTRACT
This narrative review addresses vascular access device choice from peripheral intravenous catheters through central venous catheters, including the evolving use of midline catheters. The review incorporates best practices, published algorithms, and complications extending beyond CLABSI and phlebitis to assist clinicians in navigating complex vascular access decisions.