Rapid Implementation of Blood Culture Stewardship: Institutional Response to an Acute National Blood Culture Bottle Shortage.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39136555.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/ciae402 and PMC identifier 11848254.
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Abstract
We describe our approach to addressing a nationwide supply issue for blood culture bottles. Aerobic blood culture bottles received from our distributor during 1-15 July 2024 were <1% of typical usage. Through education and ordering restrictions of blood culture, designed to minimize risk, orders were reduced by 49% over a 1-week period.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Culture
- Disposable Equipment