Frequency and yield of blood cultures for observation patients with skin and soft tissue infections

1) To measure frequency and yield of blood cultures obtained for observation status adult patients with skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI), 2) describe how often blood cultures were performed according to Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) SSTI guideline indications, 3) identify proportion of patients meeting Center for Medicare Services (CMS) sepsis criteria.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - February 17, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Emily K. Sturkie, Carlton R. Moore, Christopher A. Caulfield, Erin Schmid, Anne M. Lachiewicz, John R. Stephens Source Type: research