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Understanding Inclusion Criteria and Prior Antibiotic Use
This chapter explores the inclusion criteria of a study, specifically focusing on the exclusion of patients who had already received antibiotics. It discusses the percentage of comatose patients who were prescribed antibiotics before hospital arrival and the impact of prior antibiotic use on patient eligibility. The chapter also delves into the generalizability of trial results and questions whether every patient with a specific condition would meet the inclusion criteria.
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