AMS - IM - Infectious Diseases: Antimicrobial Resistance; HIV; Endocarditis (USB Flash Drive)

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Topics and Objectives


Title: Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases: Antimicrobial Resistance; HIV; Endocarditis
Faculty: Keith S. Kaye, M.D., M.P.H.; Kenneth Kaye, M.D., F.A.C.P.; and Jerry Zuckerman, M.D.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2016  Review Date: July 1, 2017  Expiration Date: July 1, 2019

TOPIC 1: Update on Antimicrobial Resistance.
Upon completion of this session, using IDSA and SHEA evidence-based guidelines and CDC and WHO surveys, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. Interpret the pattern of emergence of resistance of certain infecting bacteria.
  2. Analyze the epidemiology that may indicate potential resistance among the organisms discussed,  such as:
    1. Pneumococci;
    2. Enterococci;
    3. Gram negative bacilli.
  3. Use current therapeutic regimens while considering resistance.

TOPIC 2:HIV Primer for the Primary Care Physician.
Using recommendations and evidence-based guidelines from IDSA, HIVMA, USPHS, CDC and ACP, upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. Relate the latest epidemiology of HIV infection.
  2. Interpret recommendations for HIV screening.
  3. Interpret diagnostic tests (e.g. viral load, CD4 count) and apply them to HIV management.
  4. Illustrate the principles of antiretroviral treatment.

TOPIC 3: Endocarditis and Orthopedic Device Infection Prophylaxis Guidelines: What the PCP Needs to Know.
Upon completion of this session, using evidence- based guidelines from the AHA, ADA, AAOS and AUA, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. Apply current recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis of endocarditis and prosthetic joints.
  2. Illustrate data supporting prophylaxis.
  3. Determine appropriate patients for prophylaxis.
  4. Use proper administration of prophylactic antibiotics, including prophylaxis in the allergic patient.


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    Title: Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases: Antimicrobial Resistance; HIV; Endocarditis
    Faculty: Keith S. Kaye, M.D., M.P.H.; Kenneth Kaye, M.D., F.A.C.P.; and Jerry Zuckerman, M.D.

    Original Release Date: July 1, 2016  Review Date: July 1, 2017  Expiration Date: July 1, 2019

    TOPIC 1: Update on Antimicrobial Resistance.
    Upon completion of this session, using IDSA and SHEA evidence-based guidelines and CDC and WHO surveys, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Interpret the pattern of emergence of resistance of certain infecting bacteria.
    2. Analyze the epidemiology that may indicate potential resistance among the organisms discussed,  such as:
      1. Pneumococci;
      2. Enterococci;
      3. Gram negative bacilli.
    3. Use current therapeutic regimens while considering resistance.

    TOPIC 2:HIV Primer for the Primary Care Physician.
    Using recommendations and evidence-based guidelines from IDSA, HIVMA, USPHS, CDC and ACP, upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Relate the latest epidemiology of HIV infection.
    2. Interpret recommendations for HIV screening.
    3. Interpret diagnostic tests (e.g. viral load, CD4 count) and apply them to HIV management.
    4. Illustrate the principles of antiretroviral treatment.

    TOPIC 3: Endocarditis and Orthopedic Device Infection Prophylaxis Guidelines: What the PCP Needs to Know.
    Upon completion of this session, using evidence- based guidelines from the AHA, ADA, AAOS and AUA, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Apply current recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis of endocarditis and prosthetic joints.
    2. Illustrate data supporting prophylaxis.
    3. Determine appropriate patients for prophylaxis.
    4. Use proper administration of prophylactic antibiotics, including prophylaxis in the allergic patient.
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