In mechanically ventilated pediatric patients, an observational study showed hospitals varied widely in their use of endotracheal aspirates cultures, and higher rates were correlated with increased antibiotic use.

Association of Endotracheal Aspirate Culture Variability and Antibiotic Use in Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients – JAMA Network Open

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1/ Hey #IDTwitter #LabTwitter @ASCLS @ASMicrobiology , I want to take a moment to break down our new study: Endotracheal Aspirate Culture Variability and Antibiotic Use in Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients https://t.co/SAmD3eY2tB via @JAMANetworkOpen @JAMANetwork

— Andrea Prinzi PhD, MPH,SM(ASCP)?? (@andreaprinzi) December 30, 2021