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Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in ICU

AMS in ICU Principles
Basic Information

Condition Name

Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in ICU

Treatment Category

AMS in ICU Principles

General Notes

  • AMS in ICU Principles

    1. Right drug, dose, time, duration

  • 2. Balance early treatment with avoiding overuse

  • 3. Take cultures before antibiotics (if no delay)

  • 4. Review antibiotics at 24–72 hours

  • 5. De-escalate or stop when appropriate

Organism Treatment Guidelines

Treatment options for specific organisms

No organism-specific treatment guidelines available for this condition.