Decreasing vancomycin utilization in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Autor: Holzmann-Pazgal, Galit, Khan, Amir M., Northrup, Thomas F., Domonoske, Christine, Eichenwald, Eric C.
Zdroj: American Journal of Infection Control; Nov2015, Vol. 43 Issue 11, p1255-1257, 3p
Abstrakt: This study evaluated the efficacy of education versus audit and feedback in decreasing vancomycin utilization. Data were collected prospectively from October 1, 2012-April 30, 2014 over the following 3 periods: baseline, after education and introduction of a late-onset sepsis treatment guideline, and after prospective audit-feedback to physicians. Vancomycin utilization and administration duration >3 days significantly decreased with education and guideline use, but it was not affected by addition of audit and feedback. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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