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Optimisation of Antibiotic Therapy in Critically Ill Patients - Dr Brendan Healy

The Royal College of Pathologists via YouTube

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This talk examines the practical optimisation of antibiotic therapy for infections in critically ill patients. It covers antimicrobial stewardship, clinical assessment, microbiology pitfalls, antibiotic selection, and the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic challenges of dosing in intensive care.

Syllabus

Introduction
Outline
ICU related infections
Increasing resistance in bacteria
Pseudomonas
Repurposed antibiotics
Antimicrobial stewardship
Appropriate clinical assessment
Pitfalls in infection management
Antibiotic use
Microbiology misunderstandings
Chest xray interpretation
Causes of antibiotic failure
Why not to give antibiotics
Sensitivity testing
Choosing an antibiotic
Other factors
Infectionrelated factors
Antibacterial factors
Absorption
Optimisation of dosing
Betalactams
Glycopeptides
Quinolones
Penicillin allergy

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The Royal College of Pathologists

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    Amandeep Kaur
    This course was informative and well-structured, offering clear explanations and practical examples. The instructor was engaging, and the materials were easy to follow. I gained valuable skills that I can apply right away. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn the subject!
  • Amruth Vishnu R Nair
    It was really an informative session very useful lessons giving an better idea of optimization of Antibiotics.
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