Surgical Prophylaxis and Antimicrobial Selection Guidelines in Surgery
Surgical prophylaxis involves administering antibiotics before contamination of previously sterile tissues to prevent infections. Common pathogens in surgical site infections include skin flora like S. aureus. Antimicrobial selection is based on the surgical procedure, likely pathogens, and safety c
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Updated Vancomycin Collaborative Practice Guidelines in 2020
Vancomycin guidelines updated in 2020 include transitioning from trough-based to AUC-based monitoring, emphasizing achieving an AUC/MIC of 400-600 for improved outcomes. Major updates involve loading dose adjustments, targeting AUC/MIC instead of trough levels, and pharmacist-orderable MRSA nasal sw
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Best Practices for Preventing Infections and Antibiotic Stewardship
Preventing infections involves measures such as wearing masks, practicing hand hygiene, cleaning surfaces, and staying home when ill. Multi-resistant organisms (MRO) like MRSA and Klebsiella pose a threat, particularly in healthcare settings. Proper hand hygiene, including using alcohol-based hand s
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Understanding Antivirals and Drug Resistance in Microbiology
Antiviral agents like Amantadine, Acyclovir, and Azidothymidine, as well as antibiotics, play a crucial role in combating drug resistance. The emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens, such as MRSA, NDM-1, and XDR strains, presents challenges in treatment. Various drug categories from first-line t
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Updated Guidelines and Practices for Vancomycin Therapy
The consensus guidelines for vancomycin therapy have been updated in 2020, focusing on switching from trough-based to AUC-based monitoring. Achieving an AUC/MIC of >400 within the first 48 hours is linked to better outcomes in serious MRSA infections. Changes include a new loading dose, therapeutic
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Infection Control and Hand Hygiene Guidelines in Healthcare Settings
Learn about Standard Precautions focusing on hand hygiene to prevent the spread of communicable diseases like Norovirus, MRSA, Influenza, E. coli, and C. difficile. Understand the importance of proper hand hygiene practices in healthcare facilities, such as washing hands with soap and water, using h
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Importance of Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
Hand hygiene plays a crucial role in preventing nosocomial infections, reducing MRSA incidence, and cutting costs in healthcare facilities. Studies have shown a significant decrease in infection prevalence and MRSA cases, as well as substantial cost reductions with proper hand hygiene practices. Mon
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