Antimicrobial prescribing patterns and cost analysis study in intensive care units of tertiary level hospital
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024), Original Research Article
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024)

Antimicrobial prescribing patterns and cost analysis study in intensive care units of tertiary level hospital

Original Research Article
Published 2024-03-21
Binaya Shrestha
Kathmandu Medical College
Arun Dhungana
Kathmandu Medical College
Anjan Palikhey
Universal College of Medical Sciences

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admission; antimicrobials; cost analysis; intensive care unit; prescriptions.

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Shrestha, B., Dhungana, A., & Palikhey, A. (2024). Antimicrobial prescribing patterns and cost analysis study in intensive care units of tertiary level hospital. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 13(1), 25–29. Retrieved from https://jkmc.com.np/ojs3/index.php/journal/article/view/1316
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Abstract

Introduction: Examining antibiotic prescribing trends serves as a crucial gauge for assessing the quality and adherence to clinical practices.

Objective: To study the patterns of antimicrobial prescription and u

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