What Strategies are Employed in ASPs for Cancer Patients?
Several strategies are utilized within ASPs to manage infections in cancer patients: - Prospective Audit and Feedback: Reviewing ongoing antibiotic therapies and providing feedback to prescribers. - Formulary Restrictions: Limiting the use of certain antibiotics to reduce resistance. - Education and Guidelines: Providing education on best practices and creating evidence-based guidelines for antibiotic use. - De-escalation Therapy: Starting with broad-spectrum antibiotics and narrowing based on culture results. - Diagnostics: Utilizing rapid diagnostic tests to guide antibiotic therapy.
