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Impact of Accelerate Pheno and BacT/Alert Virtuo on Clinical Processes and Outcomes in Patients with Sepsis and Concurrent Gram-Negative Bacteremia

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: = 0.030]). The length of hospital stay was unchanged after implementation. We conclude that implementation of the BacT/Alert Virtuo and Accelerate Pheno systems improved microbiology laboratory processes, antibiotic utilization processes, and clinical outcomes. These data support the use of rapid diagnostics in sepsis with concurrent Gram-negative bacteremia.

Source: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy

DOI: 10.1128/aac.02364-20

Authors: Faith Babowicz, Reid LaPlante, Colby Mitchell, J. Nicholas O’Donnell, Ellis Tobin, Mary George, Joseph J. Carreno

Institutions: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany Medical Center Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

Subfield: Microbiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3137903049

FWCI: 1.963

Cites: 36

Cited by: 28

Related to: 10