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, BCIDP Last Updated: 17 November … [Read more...]
When Is Dual Beta-Lactam Therapy Appropriate?
Dual beta-lactam therapy can be appropriate, however instances where this is the case are relatively few and occur fairly infrequently. In this article, an infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist identifies several examples of when dual beta-lactam therapy can be appropriate. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ … [Read more...]
Five Important Things To Know About Hospital Antibiograms
What is a hospital antibiogram? What can a hospital antibiogram be used for? This article is meant to help readers understand the answers to these questions and provide basic information about antibiograms. Authored By: Timothy P Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID & Julie Ann Justo, Pharm.D, MS, BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 6 April 2018] To determine whether a … [Read more...]
