A sustained ASP with additional consultation with the infectious disease service reduced carbapenem use and resistance in P. aeruginosa, leading to favorable outcomes in terms of length of hospitalization and infection-related mortality.

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We conducted an antimicrobial stewardship program in a pediatric intensive care unit. An interrupted time-series analysis revealed a significant reduction in level and trend of days of therapy per 1000 patient-days for antipseudomonal agents. No increase in adverse patient outcomes was found.

ID consultation was associated with a higher rate of appropriate therapy and may decrease mortality because of enterococcal bacteremia in children.

SJS/TEN are rare, but are associated with severe complications. General pediatricians need to have up-to-date information regarding these conditions. The present study provides insights into the confirmation of the risk of SJS/TEN as well as the treatment of these diseases.