Multiresistant Bacterial Infections in 2013

Abstract

Program Description:

The last decade has seen a dramatic increase of infections by multi-resistant organisms in the head and neck. The increased incidence of infections by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has brought national attention to multiresistant bacterial infections. Other bacteria such as Streptococcus and Pseudomonas are also becoming non-susceptible to commonly used antimicrobials. This miniseminar will provide an overview of the most common multi-resistant organisms in otolaryngology, including their clinical presentations, mechanism of resistance, and treatments. Special emphasis will be placed on current guidelines for isolation, antibiotic stewardship programs, and future policy changes regarding multi-resistant infections.

Educational Objectives:

1) Identify the most common multi-resistant infections in otolaryngology and current treatment strategies. 2) Describe the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. 3) Apply current policies for isolation measures in the inpatient and outpatient setting.