Expanding Existing Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Pediatrics: What Comes Next

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2018 Aug 17;7(3):241-248. doi: 10.1093/jpids/pix104.

Abstract

The prevalence of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) is increasing in acute care facilities across the United States. Over the past several years, the evidence base used to inform effective stewardship practices has expanded, and regulatory interest in stewardship programs has increased. Here, we review approaches for established, hospital-based pediatric ASPs to adapt and report standardized metrics, broaden their reach to specialized populations, expand to undertake novel stewardship initiatives, and implement rapid diagnostics to continue their evolution in improving antimicrobial use and patient outcomes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
  • Bacteriological Techniques
  • Child
  • Developed Countries
  • Hospitals, Pediatric / organization & administration*
  • Hospitals, Pediatric / standards
  • Humans
  • Medical Staff, Hospital / education
  • United States

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents