Abstract
Presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. New Orleans, LA
This medication use evaluation identified opportunities for improved prescribing in this population. The majority of patients receiving antibiotics had increased dyspnea only. Because of this, 90% of patients did not receive antibiotics appropriately; 94% received an excessive duration. The majority of patients had no prior to admission COPD maintenance therapy, potentially related to lack of baseline FEV1 data required for initiating therapy classification.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
12-2024
Recommended Citation
McCarthy, Jennifer PharmD, MS; Pfaehler, Sarah PharmD, MBA, BCPS, PACS; and Witte, Ross PharmD, BCPS, "Discharge antibiotic use in patients hospitalized with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations." (2024). Pharmacy Residency. 34.
https://researchrepository.parkviewhealth.org/pharmresidency/34