Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Antibiotic use at Duke University Medical Center.

M Castle, C M Wilfert, T R Cate

    JAMA
    |June 27, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Subcortical serotonin 5HT<sub>2c</sub> receptor-containing neurons sex-specifically regulate binge-like alcohol consumption, social, and arousal behaviors in mice.

    Nature communications·2023
    Same author

    [Multiple extraneural metastasis of glioblastoma multiforme].

    Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra·2015
    Same author

    Scaling perceived saturation.

    Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision·2014
    Same author

    [Remote cerebellar haemorrhage after lumbar arthrodesis: case report and literature review].

    Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)·2011
    Same author

    A survey of oysters (Crassostrea gigas) in New Zealand for Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus.

    International journal of food microbiology·2011
    Same author

    Further evidence supporting a psychological component to irritable bowel syndrome.

    Gut·2007
    Same journal

    Online Prescribing of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists.

    JAMA·2026
    Same journal

    Using AI Disagreement to Expose Gaps in Coverage Rules.

    JAMA·2026
    Same journal

    Randomized Trials in Pregnancy.

    JAMA·2026
    Same journal

    Randomized Trials in Pregnancy-Reply.

    JAMA·2026
    Same journal

    WHO Issues Guidelines for Treating Ebola and Marburg Viruses.

    JAMA·2026
    Same journal

    FDA Approves Additional Naloxone Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose.

    JAMA·2026
    See all related articles

    Antibiotic use in 1973 showed 34.2% of patients received antibiotics. A review found 64% of antibiotic therapy was inappropriate, highlighting the need for physician education.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Clinical Pharmacy
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Antibiotic surveillance is crucial for understanding prescribing patterns and optimizing patient care.
    • Inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to resistance and adverse events.
    • Previous studies indicated issues with antibiotic administration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess antibiotic utilization patterns at Duke University Medical Center in 1973.
    • To evaluate the appropriateness of antibiotic therapy based on established criteria.
    • To identify areas for improvement in physician prescribing practices.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of antibiotic use was conducted.
    • Data were collected from patients at Duke University Medical Center in June 1973.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Antibiotic prescriptions were categorized using Kunin's criteria for appropriateness.

    • Main Results:

    • 34.2% of all patients received antibiotics, with higher rates in surgical (43.6%) versus medical (21.4%) patients.
    • Cephalothins were common in surgical patients; penicillins were frequent in others.
    • 64% of antibiotic therapy was deemed not indicated or inappropriately administered (drug/dosage).

    Conclusions:

    • Antibiotic prescribing in 1973 at Duke University Medical Center showed significant issues with appropriateness.
    • Findings align with previous antibiotic surveillance studies, underscoring persistent problems.
    • There is a clear need for ongoing education for physicians regarding antibiotic prescribing.