Smart testing slashes antibiotic overuse in ER lung cases
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This study tested a new way to decide if patients with lower respiratory tract infections need antibiotics. Instead of relying on standard methods, doctors used a step-by-step approach: a clinical score, a lung ultrasound, and a blood test for procalcitonin. The goal was to reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr Boillat-Blanco Noemie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC