Antimicrobial consumption in a prívate hospital: effect of a program for rational use

SEGURO, MARÍA LAURA; LAMBERGHINI, RICARDO; ALOVERO, FABIANA L.

Brazilian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy and Health Services

Sociedade Brasileira de Farmácia Hospitalar e Serviços de Saúde

Lugar: Sao Paulo; Año: 2013 vol. 4 p. 28 - 28

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bjective: To analyze the antimicrobials consumption in a private hospital of third level of care of Cordoba, Argentina and its evolution between the months of August to November of 2008-2011. Methods: was performed a descriptive cross-sectional study including all patients admitted to hospital with antimicrobial treatment, without excluding pathologies. Data were obtained from the Software Galeno ® of the institution. The consumption was expressed in daily defined doses (DDD) per 100 stays-days. Results: The average consumption was 52.46. Implementing the program for rational use of antimicrobial (P-RUA) in 2009 led to a reduction in consumption that year, with no increase in nosocomial infections. However, since 2010 the DDD/100 stay-day values returned to previous years. Cephalosporins and penicillins accounted for between 68 and 73 % of total consumption of antimicrobials between 2008 and 2011. The first generation cephalosporins contributed to 80% of the consumption of this