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Point prevalence survey of antibiotic allergies in hospitalized patients [PDF]

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
As part of healthcare-associated infections prevalence survey, we examined the prevalence of antibiotic allergies among inpatients and the possibility to de-label reported penicillin and sulfa allergies.
Simo Sirkeoja, Hanna Viskari, Jaana Syrjänen, Reetta Huttunen, Meeri Honkanen   +4 more
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A longitudinal point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use and resistance in tertiary care hospitals in Kerman: results from the national Iranian multicenter point prevalence survey of antimicrobials in 2021 [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background The Global Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) of antimicrobial consumption and resistance has been widely undertaken to combat the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Ali Hosseininasab, Forouzan Barshan, Niloofar Farsiu, Mohsen Nakhaie, Jafar Soltani, Ann Versporten, Herman Goossens, Ines Pauwels, Abolfazl Esfandiarpour   +8 more
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Point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use and healthcare-associated infections in Belgian acute care hospitals: results of the Global-PPS and ECDC-PPS 2017

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2020
Background The point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial use organized by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC-PPS) and the Global Point Prevalence Survey of antimicrobial consumption ...
Eline Vandael, Katrien Latour, Herman Goossens, Koen Magerman, Nico Drapier, Boudewijn Catry, Ann Versporten, the Belgian Point Prevalence Survey Study Group   +7 more
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Point prevalence survey of antimicrobial utilization in oncology patients

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2013
Introduction: Point prevalence surveys have been used internationally to characterize the use of antimicrobial agents. The primary objective of this study was to determine prevalence of antimicrobial use in the oncology population in Qatar. Methodology:
Arwa Hammuda, Sara Hayder, Shereen Elazzazy, Emily Black   +3 more
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Multistate Point-Prevalence Survey of Health Care–Associated Infections [PDF]

New England Journal of Medicine, 2014
Currently, no single U.S. surveillance system can provide estimates of the burden of all types of health care-associated infections across acute care patient populations. We conducted a prevalence survey in 10 geographically diverse states to determine the prevalence of health care-associated infections in acute care hospitals and generate updated ...
Shelley S, Magill, Jonathan R, Edwards, Wendy, Bamberg, Zintars G, Beldavs, Ghinwa, Dumyati, Marion A, Kainer, Ruth, Lynfield, Meghan, Maloney, Laura, McAllister-Hollod, Joelle, Nadle, Susan M, Ray, Deborah L, Thompson, Lucy E, Wilson, Scott K, Fridkin   +13 more
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A point‐prevalence survey of alcohol‐related presentations to Australasian emergency departments [PDF]

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2018
We report the results from our second point‐prevalence survey of alcohol harm in Australasian emergency departments (EDs). This was conducted as part of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) Alcohol Harm in EDs Project.1 The project's aim was to quantify the amount of alcohol harm presenting to Australasian EDs and to raise awareness ...
Egerton-Warburton, Diana, Gosbell, Andrew, Richardson, Drew, Wadsworth, Angela, Fatovich, Daniel M   +4 more
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Thoracic Cancer Exercise Services in Australia: A Point-Prevalence Survey. [PDF]

Asia Pac J Clin Oncol
ABSTRACT Background Cancer guidelines recommend pre‐ and rehabilitation; however, current research shows these services are not well integrated into clinical practice. To date, there has been no prospective audit of Australian lung cancer exercise services or the people accessing these services.
Bowman A, Denehy L, Edbrooke L.
europepmc   +3 more sources

Antimicrobial Stewardship Impact on Antibiotic Use in Three Tertiary Hospitals in Zambia: A Comparative Point Prevalence Survey [PDF]

Antibiotics
Introduction: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) can improve the rational use of antibiotics in hospitals. This study assessed the impact of a multifaceted AMS intervention on antibiotic use and prescribing patterns at three tertiary hospitals in Zambia ...
Steward Mudenda, Kenneth Kapolowe, Uchizi Chirwa, Melvin Chanda, Raphael Chanda, Rodney Kalaba, Sombo Fwoloshi, Christabel Phiri, Mukuka Mwamba, Robert Kajaba Chirwa, Kotey Nikoi, Linda Musonda, Kaunda Yamba, Josepsh Yamweka Chizimu, Chitalu Chanda, Tamica Mubanga, Chisha Simutowe, John Kasanga, Mulope Mukanwa, Katongo Hope Mutengo, Philip Matthew, Fabian Maza Arnedo, Jyoti Joshi, Jonathan Mayito, Ruth Nakazwe, Maisa Kasanga, Duncan Chanda   +26 more
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Point-Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use in Benin Hospitals: The Need for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs [PDF]

Antibiotics
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health concern worldwide, particularly in low-to-middle-income countries with few antimicrobial stewardship programs and few laboratories equipped for diagnosis. Methods: As point-prevalence surveys (
Sarah Delfosse, Carine Laurence Yehouenou, Angèle Dohou, Dessièdé Ariane Fiogbe, Olivia Dalleur   +4 more
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Tracheostomy Practice in the Italian Intensive Care Units: A Point-Prevalence Survey. [PDF]

Medicina (Kaunas)
Background and Objectives: A tracheostomy is a frequently performed surgical intervention in intensive care units (ICUs) for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. This procedure can offer significant benefits, including reduced sedation requirements, improved patient comfort, and enhanced airway management. However, it is also associated
Merola R, Vargas M, Sanfilippo F, Vergano M, Mistraletti G, Vetrugno L, De Pascale G, Bignami EG, Servillo G, Battaglini D.   +9 more
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