Antibiotic Discontinuation in Non-icu Hospitalized Patients With Respiratory Tract Infections Having Low Procalcitonin Values
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: By Andrew Victor. As of March 2023, Ascension removed procalcitonin as an orderable lab test. Their rationale was based on limited evidence of antibiotic management practices changing based on the procalcitonin result.
Source: Spartan Medical Research Journal
DOI: 10.51894/001c.122896
Authors: Andrew Victor, Kaitlyn Zurek
Institution: Ascension
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402044512