The Time for Action Is Now: The Impact of Timing of Infectious Disease Consultation for Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia.

Cole, J Chase; Jankowski, Christopher A; Verdecia, Jorge L; Isache, Carmen L; Ravi, Malleswari S; McCarter, Yvette S; Casapao, Anthony M · Clin Infect Dis · 2023

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

This retrospective cohort study was performed to compare clinical outcomes between patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia who received an early versus late infectious disease consultation. Early consultation resulted in significantly greater adherence to quality care indicators and shorter hospital stays.

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