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Join Dr. Molly Jorns for this virtual home study presentation where she will review background information and current literature on step-down therapy to oral antibiotics in patients with gram-negative bacteremia. The presentation will begin by describing the epidemiology of and risk factors for gram-negative bacteremia. Next, common pathogens and principles of treatment will be reviewed, including several trials pertaining to seven versus fourteen days of antimicrobial therapy. Available literature pertaining to step-down in gram-negative bacteremia will be summarized followed by other pertinent retrospective case studies which include patients with bactermia due to a variety of sources. The presentation will then move into a review and analysis of a trial comparing fluoroquinolones to beta lactams as oral step-down agents as well as a large meta-analysis. The presentation will conclude with evaluation of how step-down to oral antibiotics fits into treatment algorithms for patients with gram-negative bacteremia.
To learn more about this activity, including speaker information and learning objectives, expand the module below (click the +). Pharmacists can earn 0.75 contact hour of knowledge-based CE credit at the completion of this activity.
Fee
$8.00
CE Hours
0.75
Activity Type
- Knowledge
Target Audience(s)
- Pharmacists
Accreditation(s)
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This continuing education seminar will examine the role of step-down therapy to oral antibiotics in patients with gram-negative bacteremia. The presentation will begin by describing the epidemiology of and risk factors for gram-negative bacteremia. Next, common pathogens and principles of treatment will be reviewed, including several trials pertaining to seven versus fourteen days of antimicrobial therapy. Available literature pertaining to step-down in gram-negative bacteremia will be summarized followed by other pertinent retrospective case studies which include patients with bactermia due to a variety of sources. The presentation will then move into a review and analysis of a trial comparing fluoroquinolones to beta lactams as oral step-down agents as well as a large meta-analysis. The presentation will conclude with evaluation of how step-down to oral antibiotics fits into treatment algorithms for patients with gram-negative bacteremia.
Objectives
- Identify common pathogens associated with gram-negative bacteremia
- Distinguish between high, moderate, and low bioavailability antibiotics
- Select patients who are candidates for oral antibiotic step-down therapy in uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Molly Jorns, Pharm.D. |
Activity Number
0033-0000-22-001-H01-P
Release Date:
Jan 7, 2022
Credit Expiration Date:
Jan 7, 2025
CE Hours
0.75
Fee
$8.00
