Antimicrobial stewardship programs: mandatory for all ICUs

Authors

Marin H. Kollef, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Scott T. Micek, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Critical Care

Abstract

Antimicrobial stewardship involves a multifaceted approach aimed at combating the emergence of antibiotic resistance, improving patient outcomes, and controlling healthcare costs by optimizing antimicrobial use. Therefore, stewardship is of great importance and relevance in the ICU. The rapid pace of escalating antibiotic resistance and the widespread use of antibiotics in critical care require that stewardship programs be routinely employed in the ICU setting. © 2012 BioMed Central Ltd.

DOI

10.1186/cc11853

Publication Date

11-22-2012

Recommended Citation

Kollef, Marin H. and Micek, Scott T., "Antimicrobial stewardship programs: mandatory for all ICUs" (2012). Pharmacy Practice Faculty Publications. 96. https://doi.org/10.1186/cc11853
https://collections.uhsp.edu/pharm-practice_pubs/96