Inpatient β-lactam test-dose protocol and antimicrobial stewardship in patients with a history of penicillin allergy
Penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy in hospitalized patients, resulting in increased second-line antibiotic use, nosocomial infections, and health care use. Given that most patients are not truly allergic, a safe strategy that empowers the admitting physician is needed.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Keith A. Sacco, Benjamin P. Cochran, Kevin Epps, Mark Parkulo, Alexei Gonzalez-Estrada Source Type: research