Antimicrobial stewardship programs: mandatory for all ICUs
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Antimicrobial stewardship programs: mandatory for all ICUs
Antimicrobial stewardship involves a multifaceted approach aimed at combating the emergence of antibiotic resistance, improving patient outcomes, and controlling healthcare costs by optimizing antimicrobial use. Therefore, stewardship is of great importance and relevance in the ICU. The rapid pace of escalating antibiotic resistance and the widespread use of antibiotics in critical care require...
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عنوان ژورنال: Critical Care
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: 10.1186/cc11853