Decoding Antibiotic Susceptibilities & Applying Evidence-based Principles to Selection of Appropriate Antibiotic Regimens
23 February 2022
Antibiotic resistance has increased significantly over the past two decades with a myriad of resistance genes spreading worldwide. Given our position as a medical hub for the region, Singapore is not spared. Our local microbial epidemiology is different from that of the United States and Europe. Hence, international guidelines from these countries on the treatment of multi-drug resistant infections may not be fully applicable in our local context because of differing antibiograms and drug availabilities. As inappropriate antibiotic treatment increases patients' odds of mortality (OR 2.28; 95% CI, 1.43-3.65; P =0.0006; Kuti et al. J Crit Care 2008 Mar;23(1):91-100), it is crucial to be able to discern common resistant phenotypes in our practice. This will enable us to institute appropriate and evidence-based antibiotic regimens early in our patients, thereby increasing their likelihood of treatment success.
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Lecture Details
Date:
23 February 2022, Wednesday
Timing:
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Duration:
60 minutes
Fees:
Complimentary
Platform:
Zoom Cloud Meetings
Registration Closing Date:
4 February 2022, Friday
Target Audience:
Pharmacists
(Zoom Capacity: 500
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