SCCM Resource Library-Advancing the Diagnosis of Pneumonia and Sepsis: Updates for the Critical Care Specialist

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Video Summary

The video emphasizes the importance of rapid diagnostic tests in ICU settings for the early identification of infectious organisms and the selection of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. It discusses various types of rapid diagnostic tests available, such as PCR-based methods and multiplex systems, which can provide results within hours. The video also highlights the challenges in interpreting the results and the importance of diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship in optimizing their use. It emphasizes the benefits of rapid diagnostic tests, including improved diagnostic yield and faster results, and cites studies showing their impact on patient outcomes. The video also discusses the cost implications of these tests and the need for collaboration between different healthcare professionals for their successful implementation. Overall, it advocates for the integration of rapid diagnostic tests and stewardship programs in ICUs to improve patient care.

Asset Subtitle

Pulmonary, Sepsis, 2020

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2020 Critical Care Congress held February 16-19, 2020, in Orlando, Florida, USA.

This program is supported by an educational grant from BioFire Diagnostics, LLC.

Learning Objectives

Review available technologies for the rapid diagnosis of sepsis and pneumonia
Apply rapid diagnostic test findings to inform a patient management strategy
Develop methods to increase collaboration with the multiprofessional care team to improve timely diagnoses

Welcome and Introductions

Marin H. Kollef

Advances in Rapid Diagnosis and Clinical Implications for Sepsis and Pneumonia

Marin H. Kollef

Clinical Considerations for Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Testing

Amanda T. Harrington

Bridging the Gap Between Diagnostic and Antimicrobial Stewardship

Debra A. Goff

Concluding Remarks

Marin H. Kollef

Audience Q&A

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Pulmonary

Knowledge Area Sepsis

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Sepsis Resources

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Tag Pneumonia

Tag Antibiotics

Year 2020

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patient outcomes

cost implications

healthcare professionals

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Sepsis Resources

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