An Argument for the Development of Ultra-Localized Antibiograms for Resistant Pathogens. (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Newsome, Andrea Sikora; Clements, Sarah Jane; Forehand, Christy Cecil
• Is Part Of: Hospital pharmacy. Volume 56:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: gram-negative bacteria -- Pseudomonas aeruginosa -- microbiology -- anti-bacterial agents -- intensive care units; Hospital pharmacies -- Periodicals; Pharmacy Service, Hospital; Hospital pharmacies; Periodicals; Periodicals; 615.1
• DOI: 10.1177/0018578719867652
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0018-5787

Abstract

The importance of intensive care unit (ICU)–specific antibiograms has not been well established but may have key patient care implications if resistance rates are significantly different between the institution and a specific ICU location. Here, we argue that institutions should investigate and develop ultra-localized antibiograms for each ICU, especially for multi-drug resistant organisms.