The potential antimicrobial reisistance and economic benefits of clarifying penicillin allergy
Results: 38 pts. reviewed Mean follow-up = 575 days 48 readmissions (14 pts.) Abx given in 35/48 admissions Beta-lactam use totaled 158 days All pts. received at least 1 beta-lactam All infxn were cured No drug rxn noted All pts. that received vancomycin had documented MRSA infxn All pts. denied PCN allergy on admission