International Consensus Recommendations for the use of Prolonged Infusion β-lactams
Monday, November 13, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST at Lone Star Ballroom C3
Available for 1.00 hours of CPE credit
Activity Number: 0217-0000-23-177-L01-P
Activity Type: A Knowledge-Based Activity
A review of the recently published international consensus guidance document endorsed by seven organizations, including ACCP, BSAC, CFF, ESCMID, IDSA, SCCM, and SIDP
Faculty
 | Speaker: Lisa Hong, Pharm.D., BCPS
Title: International Consensus Recommendations for the use of Prolonged Infusion β-lactams
Institution: Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
City/State: Grand Terrace, CA
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 | Speaker: Marc H. Scheetz, Pharm.D., FCCP
Title: International Consensus Recommendations for the use of Prolonged Infusion β-lactams
Institution: Midwestern University
City/State: Downers Grove, IL
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Learning Objectives
1. Summarize the evidence supporting efficacy of prolonged- versus short-infusion beta-lactam antibiotics.
2. Explain the safety profiles of prolonged- versus short-infusion beta-lactam antibiotics.
3. Explain the strength of evidence for use of prolonged-infusion beta-lactam antibiotics in various sub-populations of patients.