A nationwide evaluation of antibiotics consumption in Swedish intensive care units.

Fredrik SjövallMorgan EdströmSten WaltherHåkan Hanberger

Published in: Infectious diseases (London, England) (2022)

Overall antibiotic use remained similar in Swedish ICUs during the years 2016-2018. Broad-spectrum antibiotics accounted for 50% of all DDDs but with a large inter-ICU variation which only partly can be explained by differences in patient case mix and microbial resistance. Presumably, it also reflects varying local prescribing practices.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
primary care
mechanical ventilation
healthcare
microbial community
case report
cross sectional
emergency department