Recognizing the Significance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Resistance: Where Do We Stand Today?

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Overview / Abstract:

This program builds awareness of the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant and MDR P. aeruginosa in US hospitals and the challenges associated with this pathogen. Interprofessional expert faculty Keith S. Kaye, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, and Keith A. Rodvold, PharmD, Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago provide the most up-to-date information.

The activity is divided into 4 modules:
 Epidemiology and Burden of Antimicrobial-Resistant P. aeruginosa Infections
 Recognizing the Various Resistance Mechanisms Utilized by P. aeruginosa
 Antimicrobial-Resistant P. aeruginosa: CDC Data from 2011-2014
 Pseudomonas aeruginosa Susceptibility Profile

Expiration

Oct 24, 2017

Discipline(s)

Clinical Laboratory CE, EMS / EMT / Paramedic CE, Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACPE, ACCME

Is This Activity Certified for "Live" Credit?

YES

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Keith S. Kaye, MD, MPH; Keith A. Rodvold, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Merck & Co., Inc.

Keywords / Search Terms

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Antibiotics Antibiotic Resistance Antimicrobial MDRO aeruginosa Pseudomonas Healthcare-associated infections HAI multidrug Free CE CME Live CE CME

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