Publications by authors named "Eric Carre"
Article Synopsis
- Procalcitonin (PCT) has been shown to safely reduce antibiotic use in lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in controlled studies, but real-life effectiveness needed investigation.
- An observational study involving 1,759 patients across multiple countries found that 86.4% had LRTI diagnoses, with a 68.2% compliance to the PCT algorithm, leading to a significant reduction in antibiotic therapy duration (5.9 vs. 7.4 days when the algorithm was followed).
- Despite decreased antibiotic use, there was no increase in adverse effects within 30 days, supporting the PCT algorithm's safety and efficacy in a real-world setting.
