AI Article Synopsis
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, an 800-bed hospital network in northern Italy successfully implemented an antimicrobial stewardship protocol.* -
- This protocol led to low rates of multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms and reduced overall antimicrobial use.* -
- The involvement of infectious diseases specialists was essential in keeping the stewardship protocol effective throughout the pandemic.*
Article Abstract
During COVID-19 pandemic, implementing and maintaining an antimicrobial stewardship protocol obtained both low rates of MDR microorganisms and low antimicrobial use in an 800-bed hospital network in northern Italy. Infectious diseases specialist consulting was crucial to maintain this protocol active.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9310298 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00185787221075190 | DOI Listing |
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