Journal Club: Effect of Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Treatment on Mortality in Acute Respiratory Infections: A Patient Level Meta-Analysis

Authors

Daniel Sizemore, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

1-31-2019

Comments

Presentation: 36:48

Abstract

Learning Objectives

• Understand what procalcitonin is measure and its clinical uses
• Critically assess and interpret a journal article
• Determine applicability of article findings to our clinical settings and patient populations
• Discuss whether findings should change our clinical practices

Recommended Citation

Sizemore, MD, Daniel, "Journal Club: Effect of Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Treatment on Mortality in Acute Respiratory Infections: A Patient Level Meta-Analysis" (2019). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 327.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/327

Language

English