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  • Title: Can matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF) enhance antimicrobial stewardship efforts in the acute care setting?
    Author: Tamma PD, Tan K, Nussenblatt VR, Turnbull AE, Carroll KC, Cosgrove SE.
    Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol; 2013 Sep; 34(9):990-5. PubMed ID: 23917918.
    Abstract:
    We evaluated 222 hospitalized patients whose clinical isolates were tested using standard methods and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF). MALDI-TOF could have reduced time to appropriate therapy for 28.8% and 44.6% patients based on the treating physician's choices and stewardship team recommendations, respectively. Clinicians should be aware of scenarios in which MALDI-TOF can optimize antibiotic therapy.
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