Studying at the University of Verona
Free choice courses
How to prescribe appropriate antibiotic therapy (Corso Elettivo) (2020/2021)
Teaching code
4S008656
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/17 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Period
2° semestre dal Feb 22, 2021 al May 28, 2021.
Learning outcomes
The course will provide evidence based knowledge for appropriate antibiotic prescription of most common bacterial infections in hospedalised patients: urinary tract infections, pneumonia and sepsis.
The interactive lectures will cover practical aspects of antibiotic therapy according to the antimicrobial stewardship recommendations and will include practical discussions on guidelines for bacterial pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
Program
Basic of pharmacology of antibiotic classes
Basic recommendations of antibtioc stewardship
Empiric therapy
Target therapy
Urinary tract inefction therapy
Therapy of pneumonia
Therapy of bloodstream infections
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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Dilip Nathwani | Antimicrobial Stewardship: From Principles to Practice | 2019 | E-book Free Download : http://www.bsac.org.uk/antimicrobial-stewardship-from-principles-to-practice-e-book/ |
Examination Methods
Attendance-based eligibility
May 12, 2021 h: 17.00 - 19.00
May 19, 2021 h: 17.00 - 19.00
May 25, 2021 h: 17.00 - 19.00
May 26, 2021 h: 17.00 - 19.00
Moodle course (Panopto)
year V and VI