Antimicrobial use and opportunities for antimicrobial stewardship in pediatric postacute and long-term care settings

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Sep;44(9):1515-1517. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.287. Epub 2023 Jan 30.

Abstract

We performed a point-prevalence study of antimicrobial prescriptions in 9 pediatric postacute and long-term care (pPALTC) settings. Antimicrobials were prescribed for 5%-7% of residents including infectious (41%), noninfectious (24%), prophylaxis (24%), and unknown (11%) indications. Macrolides were often prescribed for noninfectious indications. Developing treatment guidelines are antimicrobial stewardship opportunities for pPALTC.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Infective Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Prescriptions

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents