G07
Antibiotic Update: Evidence-based Usage and Clinical Controversies

Thursday, October 10, 2013
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location

Valencia Ballroom W415A (Orange County Convention Center)

This is a non-ticketed session.
Moderator:

Husam G. Elias MD, DMD
Los Angeles, CA, USA


CDE/CME Offered: CDE/CME
Technology: eQ&A, Poll Everywhere
Synopsis

Antibiotic usage is commonly used for the prevention and treatment of infections. However, the use of these medications for the prevention of infection is frequently done empirically and not based on scientific evidence. This symposium will discuss available evidence on the use of antibiotics for the prevention of infection. In addition, newer generation antibiotics and emerging antibiotic resistance patterns will be discussed.

Learning Objectives
  1. Demonstrate familiarity with or interpret the evidence regarding the effectiveness of perioperative antibiotic use;
  2. Demonstrate familiarity with the clinical controversies regarding the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints, as well as certain acquired and congenital defects of the heart; and
  3. Demonstrate familiarity with the latest antibiotics and emerging bacterial resistance.

1:00 PM
Perioperative Antibiotics for Common Procedures: Where Is the Evidence?
Julie Ann Smith DDS, MD

Audio File Recorded Presentation
1:35 PM
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Prosthetic Joint and Cardiac Patients: Where Is the Evidence?
Norman J. Betts DDS, MS

Handouts
  • G07 Betts.pdf (587.3 kB)
    • Audio File Recorded Presentation
    2:10 PM
    Emerging Antibiotic Resistance Patterns and New Antibiotics
    Pushkar Mehra BDS, DMD

    Audio File Recorded Presentation
    2:45 PM
    e-Q&A with Panel Discussion


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