The complex science of antimicrobial pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) creates challenges for clinicians attempting to select the optimal therapy for sick patients. The app PK-PD Compass aims to simplify the decision making process and may serve as a valuable educational tool to antimicrobial stewardship programs. Interview By: Timothy P. … [Read more...]
Rapid Diagnostic Tests For Infectious Diseases: 5 Things To Know
Rapid diagnostic tests have been identified as a game changer in the world of infectious diseases. Here, two infectious diseases pharmacists weigh in on the topic and identify several things to know about rapid diagnostic tests. Authored By: Jordan Wong, Pharm.D., BCPS & Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID In an era where … [Read more...]
Antibiotics In The Intensive Care Unit: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Use of antibiotics in the intensive care unit is frequently necessary, many times with some of our most broad spectrum drugs. Here, an experienced critical care clinical pharmacist discusses antimicrobial use and antimicrobial stewardship within the intensive care unit. Authored By: Anthony (Tony) Gerlach, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP, FCCM The … [Read more...]
Inappropriate Antibiotic Use In Ambulatory Care: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
In this interview researcher and pharmacist Dr. Katie Suda discusses work she and her colleagues published in the May 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). This publication has garnered considerable public attention after finding an alarming rate of inappropriate antibiotic use in the ambulatory care setting. Interview … [Read more...]
Predictions For The Future Of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial stewardship is becoming integrated into healthcare systems and is here to stay. But what does the future hold? Learn here from insight provided by a seasoned antimicrobial steward. Authored By: Debra A. Goff, Pharm.D., FCCP In over 30 years of practice as an infectious diseases (ID) clinical pharmacist, I cannot think of a more … [Read more...]