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- Broad-spectrum antimicrobials are medicines that fight germs, but using them too much can make germs stronger and harder to treat.
- At a community hospital, doctors started a program to use these medicines only when they were really needed, focusing on common infections.
- This program helped lower the number of strong germs, reduced the use of certain expensive medicines, and saved money.
Article Abstract
Broad-spectrum antimicrobials are commonly used without indication and contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We implemented a syndrome-based stewardship intervention in a community hospital that targeted common infectious syndromes and antipseudomonal beta-lactam (APBL) use. Our intervention successfully reduced AMR, rates, use of APBLs, and cost.
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