Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-27-2019
Abstract
The consequences of a documented penicillin allergy in the medical record are especially troublesome in acutely ill, hospitalized patients. A penicillin allergy label may lead to alternative or second line therapies resulting in adverse drug events, negative clinical outcomes and increased costs. Reconciling penicillin allergies is a necessity to facilitate early, optimal therapy and is a shared responsibility among the healthcare team. Penicillin skin testing (PST) has been utilized successfully in hospitalized patients to de-label erroneous penicillin allergies and optimize antibiotic therapy. This targeted review aims to discuss the practical development and implementation of PST in the inpatient setting. This includes a needs assessment checklist with common considerations allowing for customization to one’s institution based on available personnel, time, and technological resources.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy7030120
Publication Information
Justo, Julie Ann; Kufel, Wesley D.; Avery, Lisa M.; and Bookstaver, P. Brandon (2019). "Penicillin Allergy Skin Testing in the Inpatient Setting." Pharmacy 73.3, 120-.
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Comments
This article was originally published in Pharmacy 2019, 7(3), 120; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy7030120.
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