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View article: Empirical antimicrobial prescribing for pyelonephritis in patients discharged from 15 US Emergency Departments: an opportunity for improvement
Empirical antimicrobial prescribing for pyelonephritis in patients discharged from 15 US Emergency Departments: an opportunity for improvement Open
Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly treated in the emergency department (ED), and unfortunately, resistance to first-line agents is increasing. Objectives To characterize treatment of pyelonephritis in a nationally repr…
View article: High prevalence of fluoroquinolone‐resistant <scp>UTI</scp> among <scp>US</scp> emergency department patients diagnosed with urinary tract infection, 2018–2020
High prevalence of fluoroquinolone‐resistant <span>UTI</span> among <span>US</span> emergency department patients diagnosed with urinary tract infection, 2018–2020 Open
Background Uropathogen resistance, fluoroquinolone‐resistance (FQR), and extended spectrum beta‐lactamase (ESBL), has been observed to be emerging worldwide with prevalences above recommended thresholds for routine empirical treatment. The…
View article: Intravenous Antibiotic Susceptibility for Urinary Tract Infection Prior to Emergency Department Discharge
Intravenous Antibiotic Susceptibility for Urinary Tract Infection Prior to Emergency Department Discharge Open
Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infectious disease managed in the emergency department (ED). Patients may be initially treated with an intravenous (IV) antibiotic and subsequently discharged with an oral antibiotic reg…
View article: Sedation Depth is Associated with Increased Hospital Length of Stay in Mechanically Ventilated Air Medical Transport Patients: A Cohort Study
Sedation Depth is Associated with Increased Hospital Length of Stay in Mechanically Ventilated Air Medical Transport Patients: A Cohort Study Open
Background: Analgesics, sedatives, and neuromuscular blockers are commonly used medications for mechanically ventilated air medical transport patients. Prior research in the emergency department (ED) and intensive care unit (ICU) has demon…