Reducing Blood Culture Contamination
2013
Patients with positive blood cultures require treatment that is effective and expedient. These critically ill patients are treated empirically with broad-spectrum antibiotics until sepsis is ruled in. Contaminated blood cultures cause delay of positive clinical outcomes; increase mortality rates, length of stay, and use of resources. Reducing contamination can decrease cost and improve the overall quality of patient …
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