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J Pediatr May 2022 PMID 35150729

Clinical and Financial Impact of a Diagnostic Stewardship Program for Children with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection.

Kevin Messacar, Claire Palmer, LiseAnne Gregoire, Audrey Elliott, Elizabeth Ackley, Marcelo C Perraillon, Kenneth L Tyler, Samuel R Dominguez

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The overall tone presents strong support for the study’s findings, with comments such as 'quick diagnostic tools improve patient care' and 'costs increased but overall benefits are clear,' reflecting fascination with the methodological advancements and potential implications for pediatric neurology. The choice of words like 'game changer' and 'critical improvements' underscores the perceived high impact and novelty of the research.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how using the FilmArray Meningitis Encephalitis Panel (MEP) for diagnosing suspected brain infections in children affected the speed of treatment and hospital costs, finding that it helped start the right antibiotics faster (18 hours vs. 28 hours previously).
  • Implementing the MEP protocol led to quicker results, shorter antibiotic treatments, and more accurate diagnoses, but it did increase microbiologic testing costs without changing overall hospital expenses.
  • Overall, the program improved the timeliness of care for children with suspected central nervous system infections by using rapid diagnostic tools and decision support systems.
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JPeds: Clinical and Financial Impact of a Diagnostic Stewardship Program for Children with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection by @COpedsID's @kmess44 @samdominguez309, @UColoradoNeuro's @Reovirus & colleagues @ChildrensCO_Pro https://t.co/cqCVNFFDPl

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#JournalOfPediatrics Clinical and Financial Impact of a Diagnostic Stewardship Program for Children with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection https://t.co/yvSvdAgpjs

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Colorado Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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JPeds: Clinical and Financial Impact of a Diagnostic Stewardship Program for Children with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection by @COpedsID's @kmess44 @samdominguez309, @UColoradoNeuro's @Reovirus & colleagues @ChildrensCO_Pro https://t.co/cqCVNFFDPl

Mar 23, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,058 followers View post →
Continuum AEP
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#JournalOfPediatrics Clinical and Financial Impact of a Diagnostic Stewardship Program for Children with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection https://t.co/yvSvdAgpjs

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