WebJan 29, 2024 · 27% due to "bug-drug mismatch," meaning the wrong antibiotic was given for a particular infection. 17% due to prolonged antibiotic use after surgery to prevent surgical-site infections. WebDecentralized pharmacists acted on alerts for intravenous (IV) to oral conversion, perioperative antibiotic duration, and restricted antimicrobials. An Infectious Diseases (ID) Pharmacist and ID Physician/Hospital Epidemiologist focused on all other identified alert types such as antibiotic de-escalation, bug-drug mismatch, and double coverage.

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Webbug-drug match, expected penetration of antibiotic to site of infection, selection based on allergies, and correct dosing with renal adjustment if necessary. ... Bug-drug mismatch was the most common reason for inappropriate selection (10%, n=3). The most common antibiotic selected by ED pharmacists was trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, compared ... WebJun 1, 2024 · Of the 47 drug-bug mismatches identified, 30 (64%) were Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in various wound cultures. 17 (36%) were Escherichia … bajkeraj

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WebNational Center for Biotechnology Information WebThe purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that pharmacist intervention would be necessary to prospectively check for “bug-drug mismatch” and assure proper follow-up of urine cultures at this institution. The project was deemed to be quality improvement and thereby granted exemption by the RRVAMC Institutional Review Board. WebBug-Drug Mismatch (BDM) occurrences are an important and modifiable category of inappropriate antibiotic therapy (IAAT) that increases adverse outcomes for patients and drives overall antibiotic resistance (AR). Surveillance of baseline AR, emerging trends in resistance among priority bacterial pathogens and prevalence of BDM with respect to ... aral 50700