Impact of Accelerate Pheno and BacT/Alert Virtuo on Clinical Processes and Outcomes in Patients with Sepsis and Concurrent Gram-Negative Bacteremia

Abstract

= 0.030]). The length of hospital stay was unchanged after implementation. We conclude that implementation of the BacT/Alert Virtuo and Accelerate Pheno systems improved microbiology laboratory processes, antibiotic utilization processes, and clinical outcomes. These data support the use of rapid diagnostics in sepsis with concurrent Gram-negative bacteremia.