Study Evaluation Tazocin Intervention

Association of Antibiotic Utilization Measures and Control of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases (ESBLs) Producing Bacteria

This is an antibiotic intervention study to determine the value of using piperacillin/tazobactam in reducing the cases of ESBL producing E. coli or K. pneumoniae colonization and infection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients admitted or transferred to ICU/Pulmonary units
• Patients of either sex, 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients who stay in units less than 48 hours will not be enrolled.