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Principles of Treating Infectious Illnesses inPrinciples of Treating Infectious Illnesses inCritical Care: Focus on Antibiotic ResistanceCritical Care: Focus on Antibiotic Resistanceand Choiceand Choice
Robert Owens, PharmDGil Fraser, PharmD, FCCMUniversity of Vermont College of Medicine andMaine Medical Center, Portland““We shall now discuss in a littleWe shall now discuss in a littlemore detail the struggle for more detail the struggle for existence.” C Darwin 1859existence.” C Darwin 1859
Resident ICU Course2
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•Using antibiotics wisely –Impact on microbial resistance –Impact on patient outcomes•Choosing initial antibiotics and tailoring when data becomeavailable•Using pharmacology and pharmacodynamics to optimizebacterial killing•Applying clinically relevant specific antibiotic information
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Post-Antibiotic Era Mortality: What thePost-Antibiotic Era Mortality: What theFuture Holds?Future Holds?
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Treating Infectious Illnesses
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