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Table 2 Cohort of neonates who received antibiotics and consumption patterns during hospitalization

From: Prospective audit and feedback on antibiotic use in neonatal intensive care: a retrospective cohort study

 

Pre-ASP

Sept 1, 2011-Oct 21, 2012

During ASP

Oct 22, 2012-Nov 30, 2013

Gestational age (weeks)

Admissions

Received antibiotic(s)

DOT per 1000 patient-days

Admissions

Received antibiotic(s)

DOT per 1000 patient-days

Overall

1367

864 (63.2)

395

1215

716 (58.9) *

339**

≤ 28

198

183 (92.4)

391

177

163 (92.1)

322**

29–33

312

310 (99.4)

376

298

168 (56.4)**

354

≥ 34

857

421 (49.1)

414

740

326 (44.1)

364**

  1. *P < 0.05
  2. **P < 0.001
  3. ASP antimicrobial stewardship program, DOT Days of therapy
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