Medicine Hat, Canada Clinical Trials

J Justin Chen, MD

Optimizing the Management of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia (OPTIMUS-SAB)

Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates with an incidence disproportionately higher in vulnerable populations. Management according to evidence-based care parameters, in particular Infectious Diseases (ID) consultation, is associated with improved mortality. SAB management is suboptimal in Alberta compared to other jurisdictions. An Alberta-based pilot …