This course will evaluate the available literature the compares oral and intravenous antibiotics for the treatment of osteomyelitis, endocarditis, and Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.

Recording:  Pharmacist CPE_ Debunking the Dogma of IV Antimicrobials-20240118_140056-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker(s):  Greg Hurula, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Good Samaritan.​

Objectives: ​​

  1. Compare and contrast the pharmacological and non-pharmacological differences between oral and intravenous (IV) antimicrobial therapy
  2. Assess the historical rationale for IV antibiotic recommendations
  3. Evaluate available literature comparing oral and IV antimicrobial therapy outcomes in patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
  4. Apply primary literature to a treatment plan for a patient with osteomyelitis when given a patient case
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: 
01/18/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm CST
Location: 
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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