Language
English
Publication Date
1-1-2025
Journal
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
DOI
10.1017/ash.2025.17
PMID
39950009
PMCID
PMC11822616
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
2-11-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Redundant and low-value cerebrospinal fluid analysis for suspected meningitis can increase costs and antimicrobial use. Our diagnostic stewardship intervention limited available infectious disease cerebrospinal fluid assays to seven common tests, including a multiplex polymerase chain reaction panel. There was no significant difference in the cost of testing or clinical outcomes.
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Pathak, Aaron; Shay, Sabra; Lasco, Todd; et al., "Impact of a Cerebrospinal Fluid Diagnostic Stewardship Intervention on Quantity of Tests, Length of Stay, Antibiotic Prescriptions, and Cost" (2025). Faculty and Staff Publications. 4668.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/4668