23 October 2025 : Clinical Research
Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Antimicrobial Therapy for Patients with Septic Shock in the ICU
Shuxia Mai ABCDEF 1, Yajuan Wang BCDEF 1, Jie Zhu BCDE 1, Bo Yang ACDEF 2*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.949316
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e949316
Table 1 Comparison of the distribution of various antimicrobial agents between the 2 groups [n (%)].
| Types of antimicrobial agents | Observation Group (n=47) | Control Group (n=47) | χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbapenems | 11 (23.40) | 19 (40.43) | 4.636 | 0.021 |
| Quinolones | 5 (10.64) | 15 (31.91) | 5.719 | 0.014 |
| β-lactamase inhibitors | 2 (4.26) | 3 (6.38) | 0.096 | 0.782 |
| Third-generation cephalosporins | 16 (34.04) | 3 (6.38) | 6.112 | 0.010 |
| Cephalosporins | 1 (2.13) | 1 (2.13) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Glycopeptides | 3 (6.38) | 3 (6.38) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Antifungal agents | 2 (4.26) | 1 (2.13) | 0.095 | 0.883 |
| Nitroimidazoles | 4 (8.51) | 1 (2.13) | 1.213 | 0.891 |
| Aminoglycosides | 3 (6.38) | 1 (2.13) | 0.953 | 0.846 |