Joint SCCM-ESICM Summer Conference 2009
ICU Infection in an Era of Multi-Resistance
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the Antibiotic-Resistant Infection program, the participants will be able to:
- List methods/strategies for identifying patients (e.g., trauma, transplant, elderly, diabetic, etc.) with a potential risk for contracting antibiotic-resistant infections and emerging flu strains.
Identify appropriate drugs or drug/therapy combinations for combating antibiotic-resistant infections and emerging flu strains based on the type of infection and pre-existing disease processes.
Discuss infectious disease guidelines for the control and/or prevention of infections such as Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium difficile, and others.
Evaluate hospital and ICU team management strategies for superbugs, foreseeable antibiotic-resistant infections, and emerging flu strains of the future.
Target Audience:
This continuing education offering is intended to meet the needs of individuals who, working as a team, manage critically ill patients susceptible to antibiotic resistant infections. Professional practitioners would include physicians, mid-level providers (PA and NP), critical care nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, dietitians, and other providers for critically ill patients.
To see the Program Brochure, click here.
