Drug Utilization Research and Predictors of Outcomes in the Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study
Niti Mittal,
Monika Verma,
Shaveta Siwach
et al.
Abstract:Background: Multiple drugs are commonly prescribed to intensive care unit (ICU) patients owing to the disease profile, multiple organ dysfunction, prophylaxis, management of stress ulcers, nosocomial infections, etc. This study aimed to evaluate the drug utilization patterns and factors influencing mortality and duration of stay in ICU patients.Methodology: A prospective observational study was conducted in the ICU of our tertiary care hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak. Data was coll… Show more
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