Practice Pearls: Updates in Antimicrobial Medicine

Program Overview
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

Accreditation
Cerebrio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
Cerebrio designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 2.0 hours of ACEP Category I Credit.

Disclaimers
This activity is not part of the official Scientific Assembly educational program as planned by ACEP’s Educational Meeting Committee.

This activity is supported by an educational grant provided by Schering-Plough Corporation.

This educational activity is sponsored by Cerebrio, LLC.

 

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