| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8956629 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Accurate and rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing with pathogen identification in bloodstream infections is critical to life results for early sepsis intervention. Advancements in rapid diagnostics have shortened the time to results from days to hours and have had positive effects on clinical outcomes and on efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance when paired with robust antimicrobial stewardship programs. This article provides infection preventionists with a working knowledge of available rapid diagnostics for bloodstream infections.
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Authors
Charles E. PhD, SM(ASCP), CIC, Robert BS, MT, CIC, Marsha RNC, MSN, CIC, Barbara RN, MSN, CIC, Helen Boehm MD,