The use of ciprofloxacin and fluconazole in Italian neonatal intensive care units: a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment and prophylaxis of sepsis in very low birth weight neonates is a matter of concern and research is being undertaken with the aim to give rise to shared approaches based on solid evidence. As part of a European initiative, a survey was set up to describe the use of two drugs in this area. The Italian national practices concerning neonatal sepsis, as well as calls for related guidance, are described.

Methods

A standardized and previously tested questionnaire was submitted online to all Italian level III NICUs. A 5-point Likert scale was used to analyze attitudinal replies. Categorical variables were compared by χ2 analysis and 2-tailed P-values are reported.

Results

Data was provided by 38 Italian NICUs (36% of the country's level III centers), 53%

SUBMITTER: Pandolfini C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3546886 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature