Implementation of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight (MALDI-TOF) and Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention at an Academic Medical Center
Abstract:BackgroundRapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), such as Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight (MALDI-TOF), have been shown to improve time to effective therapy and positively impact patient outcomes when used along with antimicrobial stewardship team (AST) intervention in treating bloodstream infections (BSIs). The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of MALDI-TOF (implemented May 25, 2016) and AST intervention on management of BSIs at a smaller, resource-limited institution.MethodsIRB-… Show more
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