A Pilot Evaluation of a Rapid Screening Test for Nosocomial Infection at a Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit in Sweden

Conclusions The rapid NETs test indicated the site of infection in febrile patients postneurosurgery with clinically relevant sensitivity and specificity, which might show its potential to minimize the unnecessary use of antibiotics.
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research