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Antimicrobial use in adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a center without routine prophylaxis

Abstract Antimicrobial use in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is poorly described. In this study, evaluating antimicrobial use at a single center without ECMO-specific antimicrobial prophylaxis protocols, antimicrobials were..

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Antimicrobial stewardship during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: challenges and new perspectives

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a crucial modality in managing severe cardiac and respiratory failure; however, nosocomial infections and complex antimicrobial prescribing challenges may accompany its..

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Antimicrobial pharmacokinetics and stewardship in critically Ill adult patients receiving ECMO: Challenges, evidence, and future directions

Abstract Infection is a common indication and complication for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and adult ECMO recipients face increased nosocomial infection risk. Effective antimicrobial dosing in these patients remains difficult..

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