Measuring empiric antibiotic spectrum-A journey through space and time.

Michael E YarringtonRebekah H WrennJustin SpiveyChristina SarubbiDeverick J Anderson Rebekah W Moehring

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2022)

Empiric antibiotic prescribing patterns differed across space and time; broader antibiotic choices occurred in the intensive care units and on nights and weekends. Visualization of these patterns aids in antimicrobial prescribing pattern recognition and may assist in finding opportunities for additional antimicrobial stewardship interventions.

Keyphrases

primary care
intensive care unit
staphylococcus aureus
physical activity
urinary tract infection
adverse drug
emergency department
antiretroviral therapy
electronic health record