RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Butterman, Eric
T1 Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy in Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 12
SP 8
OP 9
DO 10.1177/155989771112003
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/12/8.abstract
AB This article discusses data from a quality control survey [ISRCTN40854211] that monitored procalcitonin (PCT)-guided antibiotic therapy and algorithm adherence in simulated “real-life” conditions. The integration of the PCT algorithm into daily practice requires ongoing reinforcement and involves a learning process by prescribing physicians [Schuetz P et al. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2010].