Table 3.
Pathogens associated with inadequate empirical therapy
| Pathogen | Prescribed therapy | LEBA | SCBA |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Acinetobacter baumannii |
3 |
- |
1 |
|
Escherichia coli |
4 |
- |
2 |
|
Enterobacter sp. |
2 |
- |
- |
|
Klebsiella sp. |
- |
- |
1 |
| MRSA |
- |
4 |
3 |
|
Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
4 |
3 |
4 |
|
Serratia sp. |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Stenotrophomonas maltophilia | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Results are presented as number. LEBA, local ecology-based algorithm; SCBA, surveillance culture-based algorithm; MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.