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Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With COVID-19
Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With COVID-19
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31 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2023
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Podcast episode
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CHEST September 2023, Volume 164, Issue 3
Lisa Hessels, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss use of a procalcitonin-guided antibiotic protocol to safely reduce the use of antibiotics in patients with a COVID-19 infection.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.032
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Lisa Hessels, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss use of a procalcitonin-guided antibiotic protocol to safely reduce the use of antibiotics in patients with a COVID-19 infection.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.032
Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.
Released:
Sep 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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