Stewardship requires acting on the commitment to use antimicrobials only when needed, and when needed, using the right drug, at the right dose, for the right duration.
One important way for nurses, pharmacists, and prescribers to practice stewardship is by knowing, using, and promoting the shortest effective antimicrobial durations. Learn more.
January 25, 2022
Hospital admissions fell substantially, probably reflecting a real decrease in non-COVID infections, Zach Willis, CASP pediatric director, writes in new British Medical Journal editorial
January 20, 2022
Current therapeutic options and resources to aid appropriate selection By Ethan Rausch, PharmD The growing number of therapeutics available to people with COVID-19 who are not sick enough to be hospitalized is welcome news. Staying up-to-date with rapidly evolving evidence is critical to ensure patients receive the right treatment at the right time. As of …
January 3, 2022
Globally, respiratory illness is one of the most common reasons that children seek care. It is often treated inappropriately with antibiotics, which can drive the development of antibiotic resistance. In resource-rich settings, testing for specific pathogens or measurement of clinical biomarkers, such as procalcitonin and C-reactive protein, is often employed to help determine which children …
December 20, 2021
CASP’s Bill Wilson, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Stewardship in the UNC Children’s Hospital, was among the authors on a new article published today in Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice. Recent trials have shown early de-escalation of empiric antimicrobial therapy (EAT) in febrile neutropenia has led to less adverse effects with no …
The Carolina Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (CASP) is charged with optimizing the use of antimicrobials at the University of North Carolina Medical Center. Antimicrobial stewardship programs are intended to both lead to improvements in patient care and slow antimicrobial resistance. Read more about CASP’s strategies.
