Clinician response time for positive blood culture results in a pediatric ICU

Positive blood cultures guide clinicians to prescribe specific therapy based on in vitro susceptibility. Delays in appropriate antibiotic therapy increase morbidity associated with positive blood culture.

Source: Heart and Lung - July 11, 2015 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Mary Jo C. Grant, Jared Olson, Alex Gerber Source Type: research