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Practice Pearls: Updates in Antimicrobial Medicine
Antimicrobial resistance and complicated infections are some of the most challenging aspects of emergency medicine, and the guidelines for protecting patients from these dangers are constantly evolving. One of the best tools for emergency physicians is a clear understanding of the federally mandated Medicare quality indicators, the guidelines for the assessment and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), and the treatment options for complicated intra-abdominal infection (cIAI). This activity will summarize the updates to the Medicare quality indicators, how to best implement the IDSA guidelines for the treatment of CAP, and the forthcoming guidelines for treatment of cIAI. In addition, current data regarding the effective management of CAP and cIAI will be considered within the context of antimicrobial resistance.
Target Audience
This continuing medical education offering is intended for emergency physicians and related healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Identify the critical components of the quality indicators recommended by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Assess infection severity and the need for hospital admission for CAP
- Establish strategies for the total management of cIAI, including proper choice of therapy and prevention of antimicrobial resistance
Program Faculty
Program Chair
David A. Talan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FIDSA
Professor of Medicine
UCLA School of Medicine
Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine
Faculty, Division of Infectious Diseases
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Sylmar, California
Faculty
Thomas M. File, Jr., MD, MSc, MACP, FIDSA, FCCP
Professor of Internal Medicine
Section Head, Infectious Disease
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Chief, Infectious Diseases Service
Summa Health System
Akron, Ohio
Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH, FACEP
Medical Director, Banner Good Samaritan Regional Poison Center
Research Director, Maricopa Medical Center
Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Phoenix, Arizona
John E. Mazuski, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
