Descriptive study evaluates antibiotic resistance and prescription patterns in critical care units, suggesting urgent antimicrobial stewardship needs.
Key Points
High pre-CCU antibiotic initiation (98.4%) coupled with low documentation of indications for therapy indicates potential gaps in management.
Klebsiella pneumonia, Acinetobacter baumanii, and Escherichia coli were the most prevalent organisms, with variable resistance to meropenem and other antibiotics.
The study analyzed data from 309 patients, highlighting the significant presence of multi-drug resistant organisms in this population.
Implementation of effective antimicrobial stewardship programs is crucial to address the challenges of antibiotic resistance in critical care.