The appropriate use of antimicrobial is mandatory for the effective delivery of care for patients and is a key factor in the management of antimicrobial resistance.
Antimicrobial stewardship is defined as processes to assist and support clinicians with decisions regarding the optimal selection, dose and duration of an antimicrobial agent.
The objective of AMS is to ensure the best clinical outcome for the treatment or prevention of infection, with minimal toxicity to the patient and minimal impact on subsequent development of resistance.