Infection control, prophylactic antibiotics, and testing for SARS-CoV-2 and PPE on German intensive care units: results from a national mixed methods survey

2021/06/14 by Steffen Dickel, Clemens Grimm, Dickel, Steffen +32
Medicine · Psychology · #610 Medical sciences #Antibiotikaprophylaxe #COVID-19 #COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies #COVID-19 and Mental Health #Kohortenisolation #Medicine #PPE #PSA #SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing #Variants of concern #cohort isolation #prophylactic antibiotics #variants of concern

paper · doi:10.3205/dgkh000392

openalex publication_date 2021/06/14 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/19

Abstract

We found a high variance in essential care strategies for COVID-19 patients on German intensive care units. This included differences in infection prophylaxis, personal protective equipment, and the indication of prophylactic antibiotic therapy. Based on our results, we recommend further studies to quantify and improve guideline adherence.

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