Lean use of antibiotics in fragile neonates as well as children in the community: we can do better

Studies published in this volume of The Journal show that community prescribing practices for antibiotics according to national guidelines are uneven across provider types, and are not lean enough, and receipt of antibiotic(s) in the early neonatal period in infants born under 33 weeks of gestation is associated with substantial risk of morbidity or even fatal outcome.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: The Editors' Perspectives Source Type: research