Publications by authors named "Ashley Britell"
Ann Pharmacother
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a serious complication of sickle cell disease in adults, with this study analyzing antibiotic use and pathogen types among hospitalized patients.
- A total of 139 patients' hospitalizations were reviewed, revealing that guideline-adherent treatment resulted in fewer 7-day readmissions related to ACS and pneumonia compared to nonadherent treatment (3.7% vs. 0%).
- The study challenges previous beliefs about common pathogens in adults with sickle cell disease and emphasizes the need for further research on effective treatment protocols and pathogen identification.
