Who should receive extended infusion beta-lactam therapy?

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria challenges a clinician's ability to fight life-threatening infections. Administering beta-lactams via extended infusion may improve patient outcomes. This article discusses the underlying principles of this therapeutic approach and when it may be appropriate.

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Volume

29

Issue

3

First Page

25

Last Page

26

Comments

This article was published in Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Volume 29, Issue 3, Pages 25-26.

The published version is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000480576.16121.88.

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