Recommended antimicrobial therapy for common inpatient infections: a comparative review of guidelines across 51 hospital trusts in England.

Daniel PanGeorge HillsAshley Ryan HamiltonTamsin NashThomas HineSarah WhitehornGavin Barlow

Published in: Postgraduate medical journal (2020)

The heterogeneity of antibiotic recommendations increased as the indicated infection was more severe, with broader underlying bacterial causes. Piperacillin-tazobactam remains favoured in antibiotic regimens, despite not recommended in WHO and NICE guidance.

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clinical practice
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staphylococcus aureus
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mental health
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