Colistin is an old drug with a troubled past that is currently used as a 'last resort' antibiotic. In this article, an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses five things to know about colistin. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 13 June 2018] Colistin is an injectable polymyxin antibiotic used to treat … [Read more...]
Insights On The Role Of Bedside Nurses In Antimicrobial Stewardship Activities
In this article a pharmacist with experience working with bedside nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities discusses what he has learned and the essential role nurses play in this field. Interview with: David R. Ha, Pharm.D. Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 16 May 2018] The field of antimicrobial … [Read more...]
Insights On The Legal Implications Of Giving Beta-Lactam Antibiotics To Patients With A Penicillin Allergy
The legal implications of giving beta-lactam antibiotics to patients with a penicillin allergy are not widely understood by clinicians. In this interview a group of researchers with a recent publication on the topic discuss their work investigating the issue. Interview with: Meghan Jeffres, Pharm.D., Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy, J.D., M.P.H, John Cleary, Pharm.D., … [Read more...]
MRSA Nasal Colonization Screening As An Antimicrobial Stewardship Tool For Tailoring Pneumonia Therapy
In this interview authors of a recent meta-analysis published in Clinical Infectious Diseases discuss their project and provide insights on MRSA nasal colonization screening as an antimicrobial stewardship tool. Interview with: Diane M. Parente, Pharm.D. and Tristan Timbrook, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ … [Read more...]
A Study List For Pharmacy Students: Antibiotics That Can Cover Pseudomonas and/or MRSA
What drugs cover Pseudomonas aeruginosa? What drugs cover MRSA? These are two of the most important bacterial pathogens to cause healthcare-associated infections today. To help answer these questions, here is a study list of antibiotics that can cover Pseudomonas and/or MRSA. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last Updated: 19 … [Read more...]