Explore key aspects of antibiotic management in this comprehensive lecture, covering treatment duration, pre-procedure prophylaxis, and antibiotic lock therapy. Learn about the evolution of standard care regarding antibiotic duration and typical recommendations for common bacterial infections in adults. Discover when and how to narrow antibiotic coverage, including empiric stepwise narrowing. Gain insights into antibiotic prophylaxis strategies and understand the principles of antibiotic lock therapy. Enhance your knowledge of these critical topics in antimicrobial stewardship to improve patient care and combat antibiotic resistance.
Treatment Duration, Pre-Procedure Prophylaxis, and Antibiotic Lock Therapy
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Determining Antibiotic Treatment Duration
Evolution of Standard of Care Regarding Antibiotic Duration
Typical Recommendations for Antibiotic Duration for Common Bacterial Infections in Adults
When to Narrow Antibiotic Coverage
Empiric Stepwise Narrowing
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Antibiotic Lock Therapy
Taught by
Strong Medicine
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