@article{d038c23d2cde4790a1005cca1ee71e92,
title = "Procalcitonin Levels Can Be Used to Effectively Limit the Duration of Antibiotic Therapy in Intensive Care Patients: A Meta-Analysis",
author = "Spiro Mavromates and Lee, \{Christina J.\} and Chamberlain, \{Ronald S.\}",
note = "Multi-drug-resistant pathogens have led to initiatives aimed at effective antibiotic use. Serum procalcitonin (PCT) levels have been studied for guiding antibiotic usage. This meta-analysis assessed all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing PCT- to non-PCT-guided antimicrobial therapy, to develop evidence-based recommendations on the role of PCT in reducing antibiotic duration in ICU patients.",
year = "2015",
month = oct,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1016/J.JAMCOLLSURG.2015.07.089",
language = "American English",
volume = "221",
journal = "Journal of The American College of Surgeons",
number = "4",
}