Impact of a restrictive antibiotic policy on the acquisition of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in an endemic region: a before-and-after, propensity-matched cohort study in a Caribbean intensive care unit

High-level antibiotic consumption plays a critical role in the selection and spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) in the ICU. Implementation of a stewardship program in...

Source: Critical Care - July 26, 2021 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Christophe Le Terrier, Marco Vinetti, Paul Bonjean, R égine Richard, Bruno Jarrige, Bertrand Pons, Benjamin Madeux, Pascale Piednoir, Fanny Ardisson, Elain Elie, Frédéric Martino, Marc Valette, Edouard Ollier, Sébastien Breurec, Michel Carles and Guil Tags: Research Source Type: research