Influences of Initial Empiric Antibiotics with Ampicillin plus Cefotaxime on the Outcomes of Neonates with Respiratory Failure: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

• Main Authors: Mei-C (Author), Jen-Fu Hsu (Author), Shih-Ming Chu (Author), Ching-Min Chang (Author), Chih-Chen Chen (Author), Hsuan-Rong Huang (Author), Peng-Hong Yang (Author), Ren-Huei Fu (Author), Ming-Horng Tsai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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<b>Background:</b> Empiric antibiotics are often prescribed in critically ill and preterm neonates at birth until sepsis can be ruled out. Although the current guideline suggests narrow-spectrum antibiotics, an upgrade in antibiotics is common in the neonatal intensive care unit. The imp...