Lehmann, Lutz E; Herpichboehm, Bernd; Kost, Gerald J; Kollef, Marin H; Stüber, Frank (2010). Cost and mortality prediction using polymerase chain reaction pathogen detection in sepsis: evidence from three observational trials. Critical care, 14(5), R186. London: BioMed Central 10.1186/cc9294
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Delays in adequate antimicrobial treatment contribute to high cost and mortality in sepsis. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays are used alongside conventional cultures to accelerate the identification of microorganisms. We analyze the impact on medical outcomes and healthcare costs if improved adequacy of antimicrobial therapy is achieved by providing immediate coverage after positive PCR reports.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Anaesthesiology (DINA) > Clinic and Policlinic for Anaesthesiology and Pain Therapy |
UniBE Contributor: |
Lehmann, Lutz Eric, Stüber, Frank |
ISSN: |
1364-8535 |
Publisher: |
BioMed Central |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Jeannie Wurz |
Date Deposited: |
04 Oct 2013 14:08 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 14:00 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1186/cc9294 |
PubMed ID: |
20950442 |
Web of Science ID: |
000284596500025 |
BORIS DOI: |
10.7892/boris.556 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/556 (FactScience: 199729) |
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