SCCM Resource Library-Antimicrobial Optimization in the ICU: Treating HABP/VABP in the Critically Ill Patient

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The webinar discussed the treatment of bacterial pneumonia in critically ill patients, focusing on the use of antimicrobial agents. The presenters presented several case scenarios and asked the audience to choose the appropriate treatment options. The cases included patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia, multidrug-resistant pseudomonas infection, and ventilator-associated pneumonia. The audience was asked to consider various factors, such as the patient's clinical condition, resistance patterns, and drug characteristics, in making their treatment decisions. The presenters also discussed the use of rapid diagnostic tests and the challenges of treating infections in patients on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The webinar emphasized the importance of considering the specific factors of each case when making treatment decisions and highlighted the need for close collaboration between healthcare professionals in optimizing patient care.

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Pulmonary, Infection, Pharmacology, 2022

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The goal of this activity is to improve the knowledge and competence of health care providers about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of HABP/VABP in critically ill patients. Learning Objectives: -Describe the role of rapid diagnostics in HABP/VABP caused by MDR gram-negative infections -Appropriately use new antimicrobial agents for both empiric and targeted therapy in MDR gram-negative HABP/VABP -Identify strategies for managing critically ill patients with unique clinical scenarios, such as augmented or diminished renal clearance -Implement effective approaches to antimicrobial stewardship and minimizing TTET This program is supported by educational grants from AbbVie and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Pulmonary

Knowledge Area Infection

Knowledge Area Pharmacology

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Ventilator Associated Pneumonia VAP

Tag Nosocomial Infection

Tag Antibiotics

Year 2022

Keywords

bacterial pneumonia

critically ill patients

antimicrobial agents

hospital-acquired pneumonia

multidrug-resistant pseudomonas infection

ventilator-associated pneumonia

rapid diagnostic tests

continuous renal replacement therapy

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

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