Outcomes of patients with bacteriuria/pyuria of clinically undetermined significance (BPCUS) treated with antibiotics in 23 community hospital emergency departments
oleh: John J. Veillette, C. Dustin Waters, Jared Olson, George Vargyas, Emily M. Ingalls, Mary A. Hutton, Nick Tinker, Stephanie S. May, Rachel A. Foster, Jena Stallsmith, Todd J. Vento
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| Diterbitkan: | Cambridge University Press 2023-01-01 |
Deskripsi
The optimal management of bacteriuria/pyuria of clinically undetermined significance (BPCUS) is unknown. Among 220 emergency department patients prescribed antibiotics for BPCUS, we found frequent readmissions, which were mitigated by outpatient follow-up visits. Observation and follow-up for an unknown diagnosis should be emphasized over antibiotics due to high likelihood of readmissions.