SCCM Resource Library-A Fad or a Competent Therapy: Sepsis and the Microbiome

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The speaker discusses the emerging role of the microbiome in medical treatment, arguing for a shift from eradicating bacteria with antibiotics to preserving and utilizing beneficial bacteria to improve patient outcomes. They highlight the potential for therapies such as probiotics, stool transplants, and microbiome-focused interventions to treat various conditions, including antibiotic-associated diarrhea, C. difficile infections, and possibly even COVID-19. The speaker shares research indicating that the loss of microbial diversity in critically ill patients can worsen outcomes, and introducing beneficial bacteria might restore balance. They also emphasize the importance of prebiotics in fostering healthy microbial growth, although recent findings suggest that fiber alone might feed both beneficial and pathogenic bacteria. The presentation calls for further research and adoption of microbiome-based therapies as a standard of care to enhance patient recovery and maintain health, moving away from conventional reliance on antibiotics.

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One-Hour Concurrent Session | The Power of the Microbiome: Its Role in the Development, Maintenance, and Outcomes of Sepsis

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Membership Level Professional

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Year 2024

Keywords

microbiome

probiotics

antibiotic-associated diarrhea

C. difficile infections

microbial diversity

prebiotics

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