This course offers 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for physicians ... show more

This course offers 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists. This course includes Pharmacology content required for DC licensure. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to May 13, 2028. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day.

About this Course: This presentation includes an overview of aspiration pneumonia, covering pathogenesis, common pathogens, and treatment guidelines for both community-acquired and hospital-acquired cases.  Emphasis is placed on the limited role of anaerobes, highlighting recent evidence from observational studies. This presentation also addresses appropriate antibiotic selection, risks of overuse, and indications for anaerobic therapy in specific situations like abscess or empyema. Finally, the
presentation includes updates on potential adjunct therapies, such as corticosteroids, and concludes with case-based questions to reinforce key concepts.

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