Is adherence to national guidelines for parenteral empiric antibiotic therapy effective? Experience from a Sri Lankan center
Conclusions: Empirical antibiotic guidelines should be updated based on the latest surveillance data and information on prevailing bacterial spectra. Antibiotic prescribing patterns and guideline concordance should be periodically evaluated to ensure whether antimicrobial stewardship programs are moving in the right direction.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Gayashan Chathuranga, Thushari Dissanayake, Neluka Fernando, Chandanie Amila Wanigatunge Source Type: research
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