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There are risks for adverse drug reactions with every medication, especially antibiotics. Cefepime specifically is associated with neurotoxicity that can sometimes be mistaken for a worsening infection (meningitis or UTI in the elderly) prompting providers to repeat infectious workup that may or may not be necessary. More information here 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/gt3_JZhC #antimicrobialstewardship #pharmacist #hospitalpharmacy #infectiousdiseases 💊⚕️

Inflammation or Infection? Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn when To Treat or Not to Treat: Acute Pancreatitis ➡ https://lnkd.in/gnE72PjH #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #pharmacy #MedEd #NPs #PAs #infectiousdiseases #antibiotics #antibioticresistance #antibioticstewardship

Healthcare providers, how are you addressing the shortage in BD BACTEC blood culture media bottles? The FDA recommends prioritizing the use of blood cultures for patients with clinical signs of a bloodstream infection. SeptiCyte® RAPID, a sepsis diagnostic test, has been approved by the FDA to differentiate #sepsis from non-infectious SIRS directly from blood within 60 minutes. SeptiCyte® RAPID can directly support preserving blood culture media for patients at high sepsis risk during this critical supply shortage. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e6AC5N

Pyuria and Symptom Free Pee? STILL Let it Be! Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn how Pyuria ≠ Urinary Tract Infection. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gn2bfn8A #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #pharmacy #MedEd #NPs #PAs #infectiousdiseases #antibiotics #antibioticresistance #antibioticstewardship

🥸 The SeptiCyte RAPID result can help determine what to do with the sample for blood culture. Running the 60 min test with the blood draw could help reduce the number of unnecessary blood cultures and may provide relief and effective inventory management for best patient outcomes ❤️. #cultures #BDBactec #infectionprevention #sepsis #antibioticstewardship.

What is Polypharmacy? Polypharmacy is when multiple medications are used to treat the same condition. This may sometimes be confused with overprescribing. Polypharmacy may be needed to attack a disease state from multiple/different pathways to lead to better disease management. This is often seen in patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Over prescribing is what occurs when a provider prescribes an antibiotic for a viral infection for which it is ineffective. The goal for all patients should be to take the least amount and lowest dose of medications to achieve the desired effect. PHD offers services to assist the provider and patient in these decision-making process. Please contact us at phdlaboratory.com to find out how we can assist you. #assistedliving #elderlycare #prescriptionmeds #NorthCarolina #SouthCarolina #phdlaboratory #healthylifestyle #healthylivingtips

A simple blood test Bil Clinical Laboratories can determine if you're immune to Hepatitis B. After the diagnosis, visit your healthcare provider with the results. If your hepatitis B infection is acute, meaning it is short lived and will go away on its own — you may not need treatment. Instead, your provider might recommend rest, proper nutrition, plenty of fluids and close monitoring while your body fights the infection. In severe or chronic cases, antiviral drugs or a hospital stay is needed to prevent complications. Get tested today to know your status! #lab #ClinicalLaboratory #diagnosis #HepatitisB #HepatitisAwareness #billab

Did you know ? Complications of Untreated Sinusitis If a sinus infection persists for over a month without treatment, it's time to see an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. Additionally, if antibiotic therapy doesn't resolve the infection after 12 weeks, a more aggressive treatment approach is necessary. #sinusitis #breathing #sinus #entdoctor #throat #besthospitalinnoida #hospitalnear #HealthCheckup #everyone #hospitalinnoida #noida #felixhospital

Pharmacists: Not all cough and cold lozenges are created equal. If your patients are suffering from a sore throat due to upper respiratory tract or viral infection, a medicated lozenge can provide much-needed symptom relief - but which one should you recommend? Learn more in this 10-min accredited course: https://ow.ly/YN1950Romhp #Pharmacy #Pharmacists #MedEd #CME #CCCEP

Every month, PTCE will bring you breaking news and insights shaping the pharmacy and healthcare landscape. Check out this month's trending news from Pharmacy Times, which highlights a new FDA approval treatment for adolescents with HIV-1 infection! Explore the full article here: https://bit.ly/4aL4pib #PTCE #PharmacyTimes #TrendingNews