Description: In this presentation, we will review antibiotic classes, mechanism of action and spectrum of activity along with antibiotic prophylaxis regimens for different surgical procedures according to current guidelines. We will also discuss the different options of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with beta – lactam allergies according to the current guidelines and compare them with Advocate Health Midwest (MW) Region guidelines for certain surgical procedures. Additionally, there will be discussion of the appropriate timing of different types of antibiotic prophylaxis.

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Recording: Options for Perioperative Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis-20240417_130015-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker:  Kisito Foin, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Sherman Hospital

Objectives: ​​

  • Identify the different perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis regimens for surgical procedures.
  • Evaluate surgical antibiotic prophylaxis regimens used in patients with true beta-lactam allergies.
  • Determine the appropriate timing of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis when given a patient case.
  • Compare the current antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines with the MW Region Adult Surgical Prophylaxis Guidelines
 
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals
 
Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
04/17/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual Via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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