SCCM Resource Library-Critical Care Updates 2021: The Latest Advances in Diagnosing Sepsis and Pneumonia

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Video Summary

The video discusses the challenges of diagnosing sepsis and pneumonia and emphasizes the need for better diagnostic tools and antibiotic stewardship. The speakers highlight the overuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic and the value of rapid diagnostic tests, such as multiplex panels, in identifying the pathogens causing infections. They stress the importance of clinical judgment, appropriate antibiotic choice, and individualizing guidelines based on local epidemiology. The speakers introduce the use of multiplex panels, like the BioFire pneumonia panel, which have been shown to improve pathogen identification and aid in adjusting antibiotic therapy. They acknowledge the limitations of these tests and the need for further research to improve diagnostics, guidelines, and antibiotic stewardship. The speakers also emphasize the importance of collaboration between the microbiology lab and clinicians in implementing rapid diagnostic tests effectively, and the role of stewardship programs in optimizing antibiotic therapy. They suggest educating clinicians on test result interpretation and appropriate antibiotic use, and customizing treatment plans for patients with viral sepsis. The goal is to provide timely and accurate diagnoses, improve patient outcomes, and optimize antibiotic stewardship.

Asset Subtitle

Sepsis, Pulmonary, 2021

Asset Caption

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 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the latest updates and advances in available technologies for the rapid diagnoses of sepsis and pneumonia
Improve the timely and appropriate utilization of rapid technologies to establish a diagnosis of sepsis and/or pneumonia
Accurately interpret the results of rapid tests to inform clinical decision-making in the treatment of sepsis and pneumonia
Foster development of best practices for the implementation of antibiotic stewardship strategies in the management of sepsis and pneumonia

Panel Discussion
Debra A. Goff
Trevor C. Van Schooneveld
Edward J. Septimus

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Sepsis

Knowledge Area Pulmonary

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Pneumonia

Tag Guidelines

Year 2021

Keywords

sepsis

pneumonia

diagnostic tools

antibiotic stewardship

rapid diagnostic tests

multiplex panels

pathogen identification

antibiotic therapy

local epidemiology

limitations

microbiology lab

collaboration

stewardship programs

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