scholarly journals Impact of daily versus weekly service of infectious diseases consultation on hospital antimicrobial consumption: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Cona ◽  
Lidia Gazzola ◽  
Ottavia Viganò ◽  
Teresa Bini ◽  
Giulia Carla Marchetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Comprehensive Management ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background To verify whether a daily service of Infectious Diseases consultation (ID-cons) is more effective than a weekly service in reducing antibiotic (ATB) consumption without worsening of clinical outcomes. Methods Two-year observational analysis of the ID-cons provided in a hospital setting in Milan, Italy. ID-cons resulted in: start-of-ATB; no-ATB; confirmation; modification-of-ATB. The impact of a weekly (September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017 versus a daily (September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018) service of ID-cons was evaluated in terms of: time-from-admission-to-first-ID-cons, type of ATB-intervention and number-of-ID-cons per 100 bed-days (bd). Primary outcomes: reduction of hospital ATB consumption overall and by department and classes expressed as Defined Daily Dose (DDD)/100bd (by Wilcoxon test for paired data). Secondary outcomes: overall and sepsis-related in-hospital annual mortality rates (as death/patient’s admissions). Results Overall 2552 ID-cons in 1111 patients (mean, 2.3 ID-cons per patient) were performed (18.6% weekly vs 81.4% daily). No differences in patient characteristics were observed. In the daily-service, compared to the weekly-service, patients were seen by the ID-consultant earlier (time-from-admission-to-ID-cons: 6 days (IQR 2–13) vs 10 days (IQR 6–19), p < 0.001) and ATB was more often started by the ID-consultant (Start-of-ATB: 11.6% vs 8%, p = 0.02), rather than treating physicians. After switching to daily-service, the number-of-ID-cons increased from 0.4/100bd to 1.5/100bd (p = 0.01), with the greatest increase in the emergency department (1.5/100bd vs 6.7/100bd, p < 0.001). Total ATB consumption decreased from 64 to 60 DDD/100bd. As for the number-of-cons, the consumption of ATB decreased mainly in the emergency area. According to ATB classes, glycopeptides consumption was reduced from 3.1 to 2.1 DDD/100bd (p = 0.02) while carbapenem use decreased from 3.7 to 3.1 DDD/100bd (p = 0.07). No changes in overall mortality (5.2% vs 5.2%) and sepsis-related mortality (19.3% vs 20.9%; p = 0.7) were observed among the two time-period. Conclusions Daily-ID-cons resulted in a more comprehensive management of the infected patient by the ID-consultant, especially in the emergency area where we also observed the highest rate of reduction of ATB-usage. No change in mortality was observed.

scholarly journals Impact of daily versus weekly service of infectious diseases consultation on hospital antimicrobial consumption: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Cona ◽  
Lidia Gazzola ◽  
Ottavia Viganò ◽  
Teresa Bini ◽  
Giulia Carla Marchetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Comprehensive Management ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: To verify whether a daily service of Infectious Diseases consultation (ID-cons) is more effective than a weekly service in reducing antibiotic (ATB) consumption without worsening of clinical outcomes. Methods: Two-year observational analysis of the ID-cons provided in a hospital setting in Milan, Italy. ID-cons resulted in: start-of-ATB; no-ATB; confirmation; modification-of-ATB. The impact of a weekly (September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017) versus a daily (September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018) service of ID-cons was evaluated in terms of: time-from-admission-to-first-ID-cons, type of ATB-intervention and number-of-ID-cons per 100 bed-days (bd). Primary outcomes: reduction of hospital ATB consumption overall and by department and classes expressed as Defined Daily Dose (DDD)/100bd (by Wilcoxon test for paired data). Secondary outcomes: overall and sepsis-related in-hospital annual mortality rates (as death/patient’s admissions). Results: Overall 2552 ID-cons in 1111 patients (mean, 2.3 ID-cons per patient) were performed (18.6% weekly vs 81.4% daily). No differences in patient characteristics were observed. In the daily-service, compared to the weekly-service, patients were seen by the ID-consultant earlier (time-from-admission-to-ID-cons: 6 days (IQR 2-13) vs 10 days (IQR 6-19), p<0.001) and ATB was more often started by the ID-consultant (Start-of-ATB: 11.6% vs 8%, p=0.02), rather than treating physicians. After switching to daily-service, the number-of-ID-cons increased from 0.4/100bd to 1.5/100bd (p=0.01), with the greatest increase in the emergency department (1.5/100bd vs 6.7/100bd, p<0.001). Total ATB consumption decreased from 64 to 60 DDD/100bd. As for the number-of-cons, the consumption of ATB decreased mainly in the emergency area. According to ATB classes, glycopeptides consumption was reduced from 3.1 to 2.1 DDD/100bd (p=0.02) while carbapenem use decreased from 3.7 to 3.1 DDD/100bd (p=0.07). No changes in overall mortality (5.2% vs 5.2%) and sepsis-related mortality (19.3% vs 20.9%; p=0.7) were observed among the two time-period. Conclusions: Daily-ID-cons resulted in a more comprehensive management of the infected patient by the ID-consultant, especially in the emergency area where we also observed the highest rate of reduction of ATB-usage. No change in mortality was observed.

scholarly journals Impact of daily versus weekly service of infectious diseases consultation on hospital antimicrobial consumption: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Cona ◽  
Lidia Gazzola ◽  
Ottavia Viganò ◽  
Teresa Bini ◽  
Giulia Carla Marchetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Comprehensive Management ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: To verify whether a daily service of Infectious Diseases consultation (ID-cons) is more effective than a weekly service in reducing antibiotic (ATB) consumption without worsening of clinical outcomes. Methods: Two-year observational analysis of the ID-cons provided in a hospital setting in Milan, Italy. ID-cons resulted in: start-of-ATB; no-ATB; confirmation; modification-of-ATB. The impact of a weekly (September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017) versus a daily (September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018) service of ID-cons was evaluated in terms of: time-from-admission-to-first-ID-cons, type of ATB-intervention and number-of-ID-cons per 100 bed-days (bd). Primary outcomes: reduction of hospital ATB consumption overall and by department and classes expressed as Defined Daily Dose (DDD)/100bd (by Wilcoxon test for paired data). Secondary outcomes: overall and sepsis-related in-hospital annual mortality rates (as death/patient’s admissions). Results: Overall 2552 ID-cons in 1111 patients (mean, 2.3 ID-cons per patient) were performed (18.6% weekly vs 81.4% daily). No differences in patient characteristics were observed. In the daily-service, compared to the weekly-service, patients were seen by the ID-consultant earlier (time-from-admission-to-ID-cons: 6 days (IQR 2-13) vs 10 days (IQR 6-19), p<0.001) and ATB was more often started by the ID-consultant (Start-of-ATB: 11.6% vs 8%, p=0.02), rather than treating physicians. After switching to daily-service, the number-of-ID-cons increased from 0.4/100bd to 1.5/100bd (p=0.01), with the greatest increase in the emergency department (1.5/100bd vs 6.7/100bd, p<0.001). Total ATB consumption decreased from 64 to 60 DDD/100bd. As for the number-of-cons, the consumption of ATB decreased mainly in the emergency area. According to ATB classes, glycopeptides consumption was reduced from 3.1 to 2.1 DDD/100bd (p=0.02) while carbapenem use decreased from 3.7 to 3.1 DDD/100bd (p=0.07). No changes in overall mortality (5.2% vs 5.2%) and sepsis-related mortality (19.3% vs 20.9%; p=0.7) were observed among the two time-period. Conclusions: Daily-ID-cons resulted in a more comprehensive management of the infected patient by the ID-consultant, especially in the emergency area where we also observed the highest rate of reduction of ATB-usage. No change in mortality was observed.

scholarly journals Impact of daily versus weekly service of infectious diseases consultation on hospital antimicrobial consumption: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Cona ◽  
Lidia Gazzola ◽  
Ottavia Viganò ◽  
Teresa Bini ◽  
Giulia Carla Marchetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Taking Charge ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Significant Increment

Abstract Background: To verify whether daily service of Infectious Diseases consultation (ID-cons) is more effective than weekly service in reducing antibiotic (ABT) consumption without worsening of clinical outcomes. Methods: Two-years observational analysis of all the ID-cons provided in a hospital in Milan. ID-cons resulted in: start-of-ABT; no-ABT; confirmation; modification-of-ABT. We evaluated the impact of weekly (09/2016-09/2017) versus daily (10/2017-10/2018) service of ID-cons on: time-from-admission-to-first-ID-cons, type of ABT-intervention and number-of-ID-cons per 100 bed days (bd). Primary outcomes: (i) reduction of overall hospital ABT consumption and (ii) reduction of ABT consumption by department and by ABT classes expressed as defined-daily-dose (DDD)/100bd (by Wilcoxon test for paired data). Secondary outcome: no significant increment of overall and sepsis-related in-hospital mortality (as death/patient’s admissions) from 2017 to 2018. Results: Overall 2552 ID-cons in 1111 patients (2.3 ID-cons/patient) were performed (18.6% weekly vs 81.4% daily). No differences in patient’s characteristics were observed. In daily-service, compared to weekly, patients were seen by the ID-consultant earlier (time-from-admission-to-ID-cons: 6 days (IQR 2-13) vs 10 days (IQR 6-19), p<0.0001) and ABT was more often started by the ID-consultant (Start-of-ABT: 11.6% vs 8%, p=0.02). After switch to daily service, the number-of-ID-cons increased from 0.4/100bd to 1.5/100bd (p=0.01), with the greatest increase in the emergency department (1.5/100bd vs 6.7/100bd, p<0.0001). Total ABT consumption decreased from 62.1 to 59.3 DDD/100bd, p=0.02. As for the number-of-cons, the consumption of ABT decreased mainly in the emergency area. According to ABT classes, glycopeptides consumption has been reduced from 3.1 to 2.1 DDD/100bd (p=0.02) while carbapenem use decreased from 3.7 to 3.1 DDD/100bd (p=0.07). No changes in overall-mortality (5.2% vs 5.2%) and sepsis-related mortality (19.3% vs 20.9%; p=0.7) were observed among the two time-period. Conclusions: Daily-ID-cons resulted in a more comprehensive taking charge of the infected patient by the ID-consultant, especially in the emergency area where we also observed the highest rate of reduction of ABT-usage. No change in mortality was observed.

scholarly journals Impact of Daily Versus Weekly Service of Infectious Diseases Consultation on Hospital Antimicrobial Consumption: A Retrospective Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Cona ◽  
Lidia Gazzola ◽  
Ottavia Viganò ◽  
Teresa Bini ◽  
Giulia Carla Marchetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Significant Increment ◽  
Related Mortality

Abstract Background: To verify whether daily service of Infectious Diseases consultation (ID-cons) is more effective than weekly service in reducing antibiotic (ABT) consumption without worsening of clinical outcomes. Methods: Two-years observational analysis of all the ID-cons provided in a hospital in Milan. ID-cons resulted in: start-of-ABT; no-ABT; confirmation; modification-of-ABT. We evaluated the impact of weekly (09/2016-09/2017) versus daily (10/2017-10/2018) service of ID-cons on: time-from-admission-to-first-ID-cons, type of ABT-intervention and number-of-ID-cons per 100patientdays(pd). Primary outcomes: (i) reduction of overall hospital ABT consumption and (ii) reduction of ABT consumption by department and by ABT classes expressed as defined-daily-dose (DDD)/100pd (by wilcoxon test for paired data). Secondary outcome: no significant increment of overall and sepsis-related in-hospital mortality (as death/patient’s admissions) from 2017 to 2018.Results: Overall 2552 ID-cons in 1111 patients were performed (18.6% weekly vs 81.4% daily). No differences in patient’s characteristics were observed. In daily-service, compared to weekly, patients were seen by the ID-consultant earlier (time-from-admission-to-ID-cons: 6 days (IQR 2-13) vs 10 days (IQR 6-19), p<0.0001) and ABT was more often started by the ID-consultant (Start-of-ABT: 11.6% vs 8%, p=0.02). After switch to daily service, the number-of-ID-cons increased from 0.4/100pd to 1.5/100pd(p=0.01), with the greatest increase in the emergency department (1.5/100pd vs 6.7/100pd, p<0.0001). Total ABT consumption decreased from 62.1 to 59.3 DDD/100 pd, p=0.02. As for the number-of-cons, the consumption of ABT decreased mainly in the emergency area. According to ABT classes, glycopeptides’ consumption has been reduced from 3.1 to 2.1 DDD/100pd (p=0.02) while carbapenem use decreased from 3.7 to 3.1 DDD/100pd (p=0.07). No changes in overall-mortality (5.2% vs 5.2%) and sepsis-related mortality (19.3% vs 20.9%; p=0.7) were observed among the two time-period.Conclusions: Daily-ID-cons resulted in a more comprehensive take charge of the infected patient by the ID-consultant especially in the emergency area where we also observed the highest rate of reduction of ABT-usage. No change in mortality was observed.

scholarly journals The impact of infectious diseases consultation on the management and outcomes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteraemia in adults: a retrospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Chiong ◽  
Mohammed S. Wasef ◽  
Kwee Chin Liew ◽  
Raquel Cowan ◽  
Danny Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Source Control ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Oral Antibiotic ◽  
Genotypic Analysis ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
Staphylococcal Aureus ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteraemia (PAB) is associated with high mortality. The benefits of infectious diseases consultation (IDC) has been demonstrated in Staphylococcal aureus bacteraemia and other complex infections. Impact of IDC in PAB is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of IDC on the management and outcomes in patients with PAB. Methods This is a retrospective cohort single-centre study from 1 November 2006 to 29 May 2019, in all adult patients admitted with first episode of PAB. Data collected included demographics, clinical management and outcomes for PAB and whether IDC occurred. In addition, 29 Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) stored isolates were available for Illumina whole genome sequencing to investigate if pathogen factors contributed to the mortality. Results A total of 128 cases of PAB were identified, 71% received IDC. Patients who received IDC were less likely to receive inappropriate duration of antibiotic therapy (4.4%; vs 67.6%; p < 0.01), more likely to be de-escalated to oral antibiotic in a timely manner (87.9% vs 40.5%; p < 0.01), undergo removal of infected catheter (27.5% vs 13.5%; p = 0.049) and undergo surgical intervention (20.9% vs 5.4%, p = 0.023) for source control. The overall 30-day all-cause mortality rate was 24.2% and was significantly higher in the no IDC group in both unadjusted (56.8% vs 11.0%, odds ratio [OR] = 10.63, p < 0.001) and adjusted analysis (adjusted OR = 7.84; 95% confidence interval, 2.95–20.86). The genotypic analysis did not reveal any PA genetic features associated with increased mortality between IDC versus no IDC groups. Conclusion Patients who received IDC for PAB had lower 30-day mortality, better source control and management was more compliant with guidelines. Further prospective studies are necessary to determine if these results can be validated in other settings.

scholarly journals A Propensity Score Matched Study of the Positive Impact of Infectious Diseases Consultation on Antimicrobial Appropriateness in Hospitalized Patients with Antimicrobial Stewardship Oversight

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline T. Bork ◽  
Kimberly C. Claeys ◽  
Emily L. Heil ◽  
Mary Banoub ◽  
Surbhi Leekha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Audit And Feedback ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Hospital-based antibiotic stewardship (AS) programs provide oversight and guidance for appropriate antimicrobial use in acute care settings. Infectious disease expertise is beneficial in the care of hospitalized patients with infections. The impact of infectious diseases consultation (IDC) on antimicrobial appropriateness in a large tertiary hospital with an established AS program was investigated. This was a cross-sectional study from October 2017 to March 2019 at a large academic hospital with an AS-directed prospective audit and feedback process and multiple IDC services. Antimicrobial appropriateness was adjudicated by an AS team member after antimicrobial start. Antimicrobial appropriateness was compared among antimicrobial orders with and without IDC using propensity score matching and multivariable logistic regression. Analyses were stratified by primary services caring for the patients. There were 10,508 antimicrobial orders from 6,165 unique patient encounters. Overall appropriateness was 92%, with higher appropriateness among patients with IDC versus without IDC (94% versus 84%; P < 0.0001). After propensity score matching and adjustment for certain antibiotics, organisms, syndromes, and locations, IDC was associated with a greater antimicrobial appropriateness odds ratio (OR) of 2.4 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.9 to 3.0). Stratification by primary service showed an OR of 2.9 (95% CI, 2.1 to 3.8) for surgical specialties and an OR of 1.6 (95% CI, 1.1 to 2.2) for medical specialties. Even with a high overall antimicrobial appropriateness, patients with IDC had greater odds of antimicrobial appropriateness than those without IDC, and this impact was greater in surgical specialties. Infectious diseases consultation can be synergistic with antimicrobial stewardship programs.

scholarly journals The Impact of Infectious Diseases Consultation on the Management and Outcomes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteraemia in Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Chiong ◽  
Mohammed S Wasef ◽  
Kwee Chin Liew ◽  
Raquel Cowan ◽  
Danny Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Source Control ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Oral Antibiotic ◽  
Genotypic Analysis ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
Staphylococcal Aureus ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteraemia (PAB) is associated with high mortality. The benefits of infectious diseases consultation (IDC) has been demonstrated in Staphylococcal aureus bacteraemia and other complex infections. Impact of IDC in PAB is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of IDC on the management and outcomes in patients with PAB.Methods: This is a retrospective cohort single-centre study from 1 November 2006 to 29 May 2019, in all adult patients admitted with first episode of PAB. Data collected included demographics, clinical management and outcomes for PAB and whether IDC occurred. In addition, 29 Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) stored isolates were available for Illumina whole genome sequencing to investigate if pathogen factors contributed to the mortality. Results: A total of 128 cases of PAB were identified, 71% received IDC. Patients who received IDC were less likely to receive inappropriate duration of antibiotic therapy (4.4% vs 67.6%; p<0.01), more likely to be de-escalated to oral antibiotic in a timely manner (87.9% vs 40.5%; p<0.01), undergo removal of infected catheter (27.5% vs 13.5%; p=0.049) and undergo surgical intervention (20.9% vs 5.4%, p=0.023) for source control. The overall 30-day all-cause mortality rate was 24.2% and was significantly higher in the no IDC group in both unadjusted (56.8% vs 11.0%, odds ratio [OR]=10.63, p<0.001) and adjusted analysis (adjusted OR=7.42; 95% confidence interval, 2.51-21.93 ). The genotypic analysis did not reveal any PA genetic features associated with increased mortality between IDC versus no IDC groups. Conclusion: Patients who received IDC for PAB had lower 30-day mortality, better source control and management was more compliant with guidelines. Further prospective studies are necessary to determine if these results can be validated in other settings.

Impact of Infectious Diseases Consultation on Management and Outcome of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C Duguid ◽  
Mohammed Al Reesi ◽  
Adam W Bartlett ◽  
Pamela Palasanthiran ◽  
Brendan J McMullan
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Source Control ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background To examine the impact of infectious diseases consultation (IDC) on the management and outcome of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) in children. Methods A retrospective cohort study of children with SAB at a teritary pediatric hospital (January 2009-June 2015) identified by medical record review as to whether they received an IDC for SAB at the discretion of the admitting physician or surgeon was conducted. Differences in management and outcomes for those with and without IDC were evaluated, and multivariate regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with cure. Results There were 100 patients included in the analysis. Fifty-five patients received IDC and 45 had no IDC (NIDC). Appropriate directed therapy within 24 hours (54/55 = 98.2% vs 34/45 = 75.6%, P &lt; .01), choice (54/55 = 98.2% vs 37/45 = 82.2%, P &lt; .01), dose (54/55 = 98.2% vs 36/45 = 80%, P &lt; .01), and duration (52/55 = 94.5% vs 24/45 = 53.3%, P &lt; .01) of directed antibiotic therapy were appropriate in more IDC group patients. Achievement of source control in indicated cases was also more common in the IDC group (28/32 = 87.5% vs 5/26 = 19.1%, P &lt; .01). Appropriate investigation with repeat blood cultures and echocardiograms was not significantly different. All 55 patients in the IDC group had a complete response (cure) compared with 40 of the 45 (88.9%) patients in the NIDC group: 2 patients died and 3 patients had a relapse of infection with subsequent cure. In multivariate regression analysis, methicillin-susceptible SAB and IDC were factors independently associated with cure. Conclusions Children who received IDC for SAB in a tertiary pediatric setting were more likely to have appropriate investigations and management and had improved outcomes.

scholarly journals Impact of infectious diseases consultation on the outcome of patients with bacteraemia

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 204993611989357
Author(s):  
Patricia Jiménez-Aguilar ◽  
Luis Eduardo López-Cortés ◽  
Jesús Rodríguez-Baño
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Early Evaluation ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Organisms ◽  
Immunosuppressed Patients ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact

Bacteraemia or bloodstream infections (BSI) are associated with much morbidity and mortality. Management of patients with bacteraemia is complex, and the increase in immunosuppressed patients and multidrug-resistant organisms poses additional challenges. The objective of this review is to assess the available published information about the impact of different aspects of management on the outcome of patients with BSI, and, specifically, the importance of infectious diseases specialists (IDS) consultation. The impact of management by IDS on different aspects, including interpretation of newer rapid techniques, early evaluation and treatment, and follow up, are reviewed. Overall, the available data suggest that IDS intervention improves the management and outcome of patients with BSI, either through consultation or structured unsolicited interventions in the context of multidisciplinary bacteraemia programmes.

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