Antibiotic Decision Making Moments - KASIC

Antibiotic Decision Making Moments

Antibiotic decision making ends after a diagnosis is made, cultures are obtained, and empiric antibiotics are started.

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Explanation: There are four moments of antibiotic decision making. After the first two of 1) making a diagnosis and 2) obtaining cultures and starting empiric antibiotic therapy, additional decision making should focus on 3) duration of therapy and 4) reassessments to stop, narrow, or change to oral.

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