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Initial antibiotic regimens administered within 6 h of ED registration.
| Initial empiric regimens | Non-IIAT (n = 3132) | IIAT (n = 401) |
|---|---|---|
| Ertapenem | 273 | 0 |
| Meropenem | 27 | 0 |
| Imipenem | 12 | 0 |
| Doripenem | 4 | 0 |
| Piperacillin/tazobactam | 112 | 4 |
| Cefepime | 58 | 10 |
| Ceftriaxone | 915 | 106 |
| Flomoxef | 530 | 10 |
| Cefuroxime | 380 | 50 |
| Quinolones | 324 | 75 |
| Others | 497 | 146 |
IIAT: inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy; ED: emergency department.
