A Survey of PICU Clinician Practices and Perceptions regarding Respiratory Cultures in the Evaluation of Ventilator-Associated Infections in the BrighT STAR Collaborative

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Authors

Anna Sick-Samuels · Johns Hopkins Hospital

Danielle W. Koontz · Johns Hopkins University

Anping Xie · Johns Hopkins University

Daniel P. Kelly · Harvard University

Charlotte Woods-Hill · University of Pennsylvania

Anushree Aneja · Johns Hopkins University

Shaoming Xiao ·

Abstract

Respiratory culture collection and ordering practices were inconsistent, revealing opportunities for diagnostic stewardship. CDS would be generally well received; however, anticipated conceptual and psychologic barriers to change must be considered.

Topics & Keywords

Nosocomial Infections in ICU Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Volume 25, Issue 1, pp. e20-e30

DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000003379

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