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Cost and mortality prediction using polymerase chain reaction pathogen detection in sepsis: evidence from three observational trials

INTRODUCTION: Delays in adequate antimicrobial treatment contribute to high cost and mortality in sepsis. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays are used alongside conventional cultures to accelerate the identification of microorganisms. We analyze the impact on medical outcomes and healthcare costs...

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Autores principales: Lehmann, Lutz E, Herpichboehm, Bernd, Kost, Gerald J, Kollef, Marin H, Stüber, Frank
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3219292/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20950442
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc9294