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The Next Generation of Cephalosporins: New Additions in the Arsenal Against cSSSIs
CME/CE Review the most current findings on treatment of cSSSIs with the latest generation of cephalosporins.
December 2011
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Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections in an Era of Public Reporting: Present and Future
CME Up to 5% of patients admitted to US hospitals will develop a HAI, resulting in 100,000 deaths per year, many of which are preventable.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, November 2011
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A Challenging Case of Osteoarticular Infection: Implications for Treatment and Management
CME/CE This case demonstrates the complexities of management of S aureus prosthetic joint infections requiring surgical debridement and antimicrobial selection to address susceptibility patterns.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, May 2011
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Probing Contaminated Wounds Reduces Surgical Site Infection
Surgical site infection in contaminated wounds can be dramatically reduced by a simple daily wound-probing protocol, which is not painful and can shorten the hospital stay.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2011
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Supplemental Oxygen Improves Acute Appendectomy Outcomes
In a randomized, prospective, controlled trial, use of perioperative hyperoxygenation in operations for acute appendicitis reduced rates of surgical site infection and hospital stay.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2011
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Infectious Disease Consult: What's in Your Waiting Room?
Two cases illustrate the importance of vigilant patient evaluation and antimicrobial stewardship in the management of MRSA-related surgical-site infection.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, December 2010
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Antimicrobial Stewardship for the Community Hospital
Explore the benefits of an antimicrobial stewardship program in the hospital setting for reducing costs as well as antimicrobial resistance.
November 2010
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Multimodal Analgesia in Ambulatory Surgical Settings: What’s Needed?
Learn how the use of nonopioid alternatives within your pain treatment arsenal can reduce consequences of inadequate pain control in the ambulatory surgical setting.
November 2010
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Postoperative Hyperglycemia May Predict Surgical Site Infection
A record review suggests that postoperative hyperglycemia may be the most important risk factor for surgical site infection; aggressive early postoperative glycemic control is recommended.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2010
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Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Best Practice Equals Safe Practice
A landmark study of the use of a surgical safety checklist demonstrated a reduction in SSIs from 6.2% to 3.2%.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, August 2010
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Prevention of Surgical-Site Infections: Best Practices, Better Outcomes
Two studies examining infection-prevention strategies showed remarkable reductions in surgical-site infection rates.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, April 2010
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The Unavoidable Pressure Ulcer
CMS has defined pressure ulcers as "never events," but is this possible? Explore clinical scenarios that may result in unavoidable pressure ulcer development with implications for nursing practice.
Medscape Education Nurses, March 2010
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Resistance Wars III: On the Frontlines of Serious Infections
Review of current and emerging strategies, guidelines, and recent reforms designed to improve outcomes in the management of infections.
April 2009
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Control of Bacterial and Viral Infections: An Update From ICAAC/IDSA 2008
What important data on viral hepatitis and reducing surgical-site infection were released at ICAAC/IDSA 2008?
Medscape HIV/AIDS, January 2009
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A 40-Year-Old Female With Diabetes and Chronic Heel Ulceration With Osteomyelitis Is Found Unresponsive
CME The patient's family found her unresponsive in her apartment. How does her history of diabetes and recent osteomyelitis influence her ECG findings?
November 2008
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A Closer Look at Pressure Ulcers
CE A new Medicare rule going into effect late in 2008 will make the assessment, staging, and prevention of pressure ulcers more important than ever -- how will this affect you?
Medscape Education Nurses, May 2008
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How to Use Evidence-Based Medicine in Wound Care
Applying evidence to silver-based dressing and vacuum-assisted closure. What's useful?
Medscape General Surgery, February 2008
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Shifting Sands in Surgical Dogma: Evidence-Based Reappraisal of Perioperative Practices
Too many practices rely on tradition -- rather than evidence. Perioperative care needs special attention!
Medscape General Surgery, January 2008
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From Principles to Practice: A Case-Based Approach to Treating Serious Skin Infections
This interactive case addresses a number of the difficulties clinicians face in diagnosing and treating patients with skin and skin structure infections.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, August 2007
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Maximizing Nosocomial Infection Management With Newer Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques In An Era of Increasing Microbial Resistance: A Surgical Perspective
An examination of the impact of antimicrobial resistance and why rates of resistance keep rising. Also discussed are the CDC recommendations for reducing and preventing antimicrobial resistance, newer antibacterial agents, and prophylaxis as a means of prevention.
August 2007
