Antimicrobial Therapy - An Empiric Approach - The EM Boot Camp Course

Explore an in-depth lecture on empiric antimicrobial therapy, delivered by Michael Gooch, DNP, ENP, as part of The EM Boot Camp Course. Learn about bacterial cell walls, Gram staining, antibiotic classifications, common medications, and antibiotic resistance. Discover how to use antibiograms and adjust medications for patients with renal disease. Delve into empiric treatments for various conditions, including community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, and skin and soft tissue infections. Gain valuable insights on topics such as the CURB-65 score, asymptomatic bacteriuria, and appropriate durations for outpatient antibiotic therapy. Enhance your knowledge of emergency medicine practices, documentation, and risk management concepts essential for modern emergency departments and urgent care centers.

Intro
Objectives
Bacteria - Cell Wall
Gram Stain
Antibiotic Types
Antibiotic Classifications
Common Medications, 1
Resistance, 1
Antibiogram, 2
Renal Disease - Medications that require adjustment or
HEENT, 1
HEENT, 3
CURB 65 Score
CAP Empiric Treatment
Mycoplasma tuberculosis
ISDA - Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
UTI Empiric Treatment
Catheter-Associated UTI Treatment
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) +Gonorrhea and Chlamydis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Syphilis
GI Infections
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTI) Empiric Therapy, 1
Duration of OP Antibiotic Therapy