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Introduction of Procalcitonin Testing and Antibiotic Utilization for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Robert J UlrichDaniel McClungBonnie R WangSpencer WintersScott A FlandersKrishna Rao
Published in: Infectious diseases (2019)
In this real-world analysis of inpatients with AECOPD, PCT-guided therapy was poorly adopted by providers and was not associated with a decrease in total antibiotic DOT. However, a low PCT level was associated with a 25.5% decrease in IV antibiotic DOT, suggesting increased comfort stepping down from IV to PO therapy.
Keyphrases
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • liver failure
  • energy transfer
  • cell therapy
  • extracorporeal membrane oxygenation