In critically ill populations such as those under close supervision in the ICU, it is especially important to ensure the right course of antimicrobial therapy at the right time.
Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs on Patient Care in the ICU
The Impact of Socioeconomic Risk Factors for Community-Acquired Sepsis
Data suggests that circumstances such as socioeconomic status, demographics, education, and a history of substance abuse can all impact the likelihood of a patient developing sepsis.
Optimizing Sepsis Protocol & Antimicrobial Stewardship: Interview with Dr. Katherine Perez
We sat down for a virtual interview with Katherine Perez, PharmD, BCPS, Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship at bioMérieux, to learn about best practices that can achieve optimal care and improved antimicrobial use in septic patients.
Sepsis in the NICU: The Need for Diagnostics and Dedicated Antimicrobial Stewardship Teams
Providers must deal with a difficult balancing act in trying to treat suspected sepsis with antibiotic therapy and potentially causing sepsis with the same treatment.
The Value of Diagnostics in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance – A Public Health Problem
At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...