One valuable tool that healthcare providers can use in their antimicrobial stewardship efforts is the McGeer Criteria. Most often used by nursing staff, it registers whether a patient truly meets evidenced-based methods to warrant antibiotics. The McGeer Criteria, also known…
Clostridium difficile colitis, also known as C. difficile infection, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that is can be caused by most antibiotics. There are, however, frequent offenders: 1. Clindamycin: Clindamycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is commonly…
The Seven Core Elements: Path to Responsible Antibiotic Use Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine, but their overuse and misuse have led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing a serious threat to public health. In response to this…