Browsing HiØ Brage by Subject "procalcitonin"
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Hospital physicians' experiences with procalcitonin - implications for antimicrobial stewardship; a qualitative study.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-07-16)Background. Procalcitonin is an inflammatory biomarker that is sensitive for bacterial infections and a promising clinical decision aid in antimicrobial stewardship programs. However, there are few studies of physicians’ ... -
The Role of Procalcitonin as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Tool in Patients Hospitalized with Seasonal Influenza
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Up to 60% of the antibiotics prescribed to patients hospitalized with seasonal influenza are unnecessary. Procalcitonin (PCT) has the potential as an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) tool because it can ...