A quality improvement initiative to reduce acid-suppressing medication exposure in the NICU.
Julie D ThaiSara E RostasCarmina ErdeiSimon M ManningAsimenia AngelidouKatherine Ann BellPublished in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)
Enactment of an evidence-based guideline was associated with a substantial decline in nonindicated ASM use in our NICU and a decline in duration of exposure to ASM's when prescribed. Our interventions proved effective in altering clinical practice and could be applied to other NICUs with similar patient populations aiming to reduce ASM use.