Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Author
- Kyle Molina PharmD BCIDP
- Published
- Tue 11 Jul 2023
- Episode Link
- https://idpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/treatment-of-skin-and-soft-tissue-infections-loixSbCG
In this episode, Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDP, provides an overview of treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and challenges in practice. Listen as he gives perspectives on:
- Guideline recommendations for treatment of purulent and nonpurulent SSTIs
- Logistical challenges with IV and oral antibiotics
- Pros and cons of various locations of care
- Data supporting the safety and efficacy of long-acting lipoglycopeptides for treatment of SSTIs
- Use of long-acting lipoglycopeptides in special populations of interest, including patients with obesity, diabetes, and injection drug use
- Overall place in therapy of long-acting lipoglycopeptides for SSTIs
Faculty:
Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, California
Link to full program:
- CCO: https://bit.ly/3J4mg8h
- ProCE: https://bit.ly/3P0vB4E
