Description: This presentation will include information regarding the general overview of cardiac device infections with the incidence of infection, common pathogens, empiric treatment of susceptible and resistant pathogens, with current and developing new therapies regarding antibiotic prophylaxis.

Recording: Pharmacist CPE_Cardiac Device Infections-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker(s):  Fayrouz Mohamed, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.​

Objectives: ​​

  • Examine the incidence and impact of cardiac device infections based on device type.
  • Identify common pathogens leading to cardiac device infections.
  • Implement common empiric treatment for patients with a suspected cardiac device infection.
  • Illustrate treatment of resistant infections (including early vs late lead removal).
  • Evaluate appropriate peri- and post-implantation antibiotic prophylaxis versus up-and-coming therapies covered in the WRAP-IT Trial.
 
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists
 
Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
02/07/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm CST
Location: 
ASLMC Stiemke Auditorium & Virtual Via Teams
United States
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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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