Speedy lab tests may sharpen antibiotic use in ICU blood infections
NCT ID NCT05741424
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using advanced lab equipment (BacT/Alert VIRTUO, BioFire BCID2, and REVEAL) helps doctors pick the best antibiotic sooner for ICU patients with Gram-negative bloodstream infections. Researchers compared how often patients got the right, narrowest antibiotic within 24 hours before and after introducing these tools. The study involved 100 ICU patients and aimed to improve treatment speed and accuracy.
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, France
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