Welcome Note: Dr. Ravinder from Medical Learning Hub welcomed the esteemed speaker, Dr. Pankaj Anand, along with the participants.
Module 1: Dr. Pankaj Anand, Director (Internal Medicine) & Critical Care at Fortis Hospital, Jaipur, discussed Antimicrobial Stewardship: Best Practices and Future Directions. The session covered:
Introduction to Antibiotic Resistance:
Brief historical background
Challenges in new antibacterial discovery
Global burden of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Understanding Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS):
WHO’s definition and significance
Core goals: Optimization, Reduction, Prevention, Improvement, and Enhancement
Key components: Leadership, Accountability, Multidisciplinary approach, Optimal antimicrobial use, Tracking & Surveillance, Education & Training
The 5 Ds of Antimicrobial Therapy:
Diagnosis, Drug, Dose, Duration, De-escalation
Role of Microbiology in AMS:
Early pathogen identification
Surveillance of resistance patterns
Support for de-escalation strategies
Education and interdepartmental collaboration
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in AMS
Strategies for Effective AMS Implementation:
Restrictions & preauthorization
AMR justification forms
Prospective audits & feedback
Syndrome-specific stewardship
Duration of therapy optimization
Integration of Clinical Decision Support Systems
AMS Across Different Settings:
Hospital and outpatient settings
Intensive Care Units (ICU)
Addressing overuse and misuse of antibiotics
AMS in low- and middle-income countries
Future of Antimicrobial Stewardship:
Emerging technologies: Rapid molecular diagnostics, AI & machine learning, Biomarker-guided stewardship, Next-generation sequencing.
Global policies and initiatives for AMS
Q&A Session: Participants actively engaged in a Q&A session moderated by Dr. Ravinder, where Dr Pankaj Anand, addressed queries and shared expert insights.
Closing Remarks: Dr. Ravinder concluded the session with a vote of thanks, appreciating the speaker and participants for their valuable contributions.
We wish you a great learning experience!
- Theme topic: Antimicrobial Stewardship: Best Practices and Future Directions
- Welcome Note: (5 mins)
- Session: Antimicrobial Stewardship: Best Practices and Future Directions - Dr Pankaj Anand, Director (Internal Medicine) & Critical Care at Fortis Hospital, Jaipur. (30 mins)
- Q&A Session: (20 min)
- Vote of Thanks : (5 mins)
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