Outcomes of patients with bacteriuria/pyuria of clinically undetermined significance (BPCUS) treated with antibiotics in 23 community hospital emergency departments

Outcomes of patients with bacteriuria/pyuria of clinically undetermined significance (BPCUS) treated with antibiotics in 23 community hospital emergency departments

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 unk...

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Veröffentlicht in:Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE 2023, Vol.3 (1), p.e114-e114, Article e114
Hauptverfasser: Veillette, John J, Waters, C Dustin, Olson, Jared, Vargyas, George, Ingalls, Emily M, Hutton, Mary A, Tinker, Nick, May, Stephanie S, Foster, Rachel A, Stallsmith, Jena, Vento, Todd J
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Sprache:eng
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Abdomen
Antibiotics
Asymptomatic
Concise Communication
Demographics
Emergency medical care
Pain
Pharmacists
Primary care
Urinary tract diseases
Urinary tract infections
Urine
Urogenital system
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:2732-494X
2732-494X
DOI:10.1017/ash.2023.204