Value of Diagnostics in Antimicrobial Stewardship: An Asia-Pacific Outlook

Source: Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy [University of Minnesota] (CIDRAP). Published: 11/5/2019. This one-hour, 12-minute video provides information for physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals about antibiotic selection using evidence-based clinical and laboratory considerations. Speakers discuss the benefits of de-escalation, including route and duration, as well as selecting and interpreting diagnostic tests that include traditional and rapid diagnostic assays. A comparison of diagnostic stewardship and antimicrobial stewardship is reviewed regarding how it leads to improved patient outcomes. (Video or Multimedia)
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