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Antibiotics & Common Infections
Antibiotics & Common InfectionsStewardship, Effectiveness, Safety & Clinical PearlsOctober 2016 ANTIMICROBIAL RELATED LINKSCANADIAN GUIDELINESBugs & Drugs (Alberta/BC): MUMS Guidelines Orange Book (Anti-infective Review Panel): RESOURCES Canadian Antibiotic Awareness: which includes:1. Viral Prescription Pad for respiratory Infections (download or order for free); provides information about symptomatic relief for viral Infections and indicates when patients should consider a return Talking with Patients about When to Use Antibiotics provides communication tips to effectively address requests for Antibiotics for viral communication skills reduce antibiotic prescribing (27% absolute risk reduction - ARR).3. Posters for office A poster displayed in the practice waiting room stating a commitment to reducing antibiotic use reduces inappropriate antibiotic use (20% ARR). Handouts for more public/patient resource links STEWARDSHIP There are world-wide efforts that look for strategies to deal with the challenge of growing antimicrobial resistance.
PEARLS for the MANAGEMENT of ACUTE UNCOMPLICATED BRONCHITIS Antibiotics are NOT recommended, as bronchitis is predominantly viral. Advise on treatments that will provide symptomatic relief: maintaining hydration & ↑ humidity. Cough suppressants may be considered for managing cough, & inhaled bronchodilators if wheezing is present.
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