Antibiotic Prescriptions in Hospitalized Patients with an Exacerbation COPD and a Proven Influenza or RS Virus Infection.

Sigrid van BrummelenGerdien Tramper-StrandersKelly JonkmanGeertje de BoerJohannes C C M In 't Veen Gerrit Johannes Braunstahl

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2022)

Prescription of antibiotics in hospitalized COPD patients is common practice despite a proven viral infection on admission. A significant antibiotic reduction of 34.2% in these patients seems feasible. Future guidelines should include recommendations regarding antibiotic stewardship in hospitalized patients with AE-COPD with a proven viral respiratory infection.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
primary care
lung function
emergency department
prognostic factors
sars cov
intensive care unit
patient reported outcomes
air pollution
mechanical ventilation