This presentation will provide updates on the approach and management of patients with beta-lactam allergy and cross reactivity. Further insights on penicillin allergy delabeling will also be discussed.

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Speaker: Nicole Christy, PharmD, PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.

Objectives: 

  • Outline the various mechanisms underlying allergic reactions.
  • Assess the cross reactivity among beta-lactams in penicillin allergy, focusing on similarities of beta-lactam side chains.
  • Apply primary literature and internal guidelines regarding beta-lactam allergies.
  • Incorporate strategies for penicillin allergy de-labeling and criteria for its appropriate implementation.
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: 
11/21/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm CST
Location: 
ASLMC Stiemke Auditorium & Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 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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