Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors for ESBL Bloodstream Infections

Please join us for our next Pharmacy Resident Seminar presentation on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, presented by UIC College of Pharmacy PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Dimple Patel, PharmD.

Type of Activity: Knowledge                                                                                                                         Target Audience: Pharmacists

Time: Wednesday, November  3, 2021,  12:30 pm - 1:20 pm

Fees: There is no charge for attending this activity

Location: Chicago, Room 134-1 and via Zoom

Zoom Meeting Information:
Meeting link: https://go.uic.edu/residentseminar2021-2022
Meeting number: 871 4292 0130
Password: 3Rx8KyKR
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Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799 (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 871 4292 0130
Passcode: 25699265

Learning Objectives :

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the current state of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) infections and traditional antimicrobial regimens used to treat them.
• Discuss the data supporting and refuting the efficacy of BLBLIs versus carbapenems in treating ESBL infections.
• Describe the clinical situations when the use of BLBLIs to treat ESBL bloodstream infections are appropriate and effective.

Disclosure: The speaker, planning committee members, and reviewers who contributed to this activity have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose. Mentor, Dr. Wenzler has no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose.