Publications by authors named "Andriy Kozachenko"
Article Synopsis
- Unwarranted use of antibiotics in acute pancreatitis is a widespread issue, and the reasoning behind it is not well understood, prompting a study to improve prescription practices.
- The research involved systematic data collection, a global questionnaire, analysis of existing patient data, and the application of a grading system to develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Findings showed a lack of consensus on when to start antibiotics, with significant variability in usage rates, and highlighted that procalcitonin is a more reliable marker for infection than traditional indicators like WBC and CRP, leading to recommendations for reducing unnecessary antibiotic treatment.
