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Observation of prescription usage of anaerobic antibiotics for patients admitted to the ICU with pneumonia.
Pneumonia is a common admitting diagnosis in the intensive care unit (ICU). When aspiration is suspected, antibiotics to cover anaerobes are frequently used , but in the absence of clear risk factors, current guidelines have questioned their role. It is unknown how frequently these guidelines are followed.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics | Drug | Observation of antibiotic types given to patients with pneumonia. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Usage of anaerobic antibiotics | Percent of patients receiving inappropriate anaerobic antibiotics | 6 months |
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Patients admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011014 | Pneumonia |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012141 | Respiratory Tract Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000900 | Anti-Bacterial Agents |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000890 | Anti-Infective Agents |
| D045506 | Therapeutic Uses |
| D020228 | Pharmacologic Actions |
| D020164 | Chemical Actions and Uses |
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