Journal article
Antimicrobial treatment duration for uncomplicated bloodstream infections in critically ill children: a multicentre observational study
Abstract
BackgroundBloodstream infections (BSIs) cause significant morbidity and mortality in critically ill children but treatment duration is understudied. We describe the durations of antimicrobial treatment that critically ill children receive and explore factors associated with treatment duration.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective observational cohort study in six pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) across Canada. Associations between treatment …
Authors
Pong S; Fowler RA; Murthy S; Pernica JM; Gilfoyle E; Fontela P; Rishu AH; Mitsakakis N; Hutchison JS; Science M
Journal
BMC Pediatrics, Vol. 22, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1186/s12887-022-03219-z
ISSN
1471-2431