Procalcitonin-guided protocol decreased the antibiotic use in paediatric patients with severe bronchiolitis.

Carme AlejandreMònica BalaguerCarmina GuitartIsabel TorrúsAida FelipeCristian LaunesFrancisco José CambraIolanda Jordan-García

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2020)

The implementation of a procalcitonin-guided protocol seems to lead to a safe and general decrease in antibiotic use in paediatric patients with severe bronchiolitis.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
early onset
respiratory syncytial virus
primary care
drug induced
quality improvement