Early organism identification by Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) decreases the time to appropriate antibiotic modifications for common bacterial infections

MALDI-TOF-MS facilitates the modification of antibiotics early on. The primary benefit lies in the reduction of superfluous antibiotic usage. Early organism identification and reporting prior to the availability of susceptibility results did not result in any mortality benefit. This strategy, when combined with a strong antimicrobial stewardship programme, can aid in the reduction of antibiotic use.