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Managing the Challenges of MDR Gram-Negative Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: Reviewing a Novel Treatment Option
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Overview
Course Description
In this 3 part presentation, Dr Owoo, Dr Nicolau, and Prof. Torres, together explore the impact of gram-negative infections with particular emphasis on Ghana; review the use of Ceftazidime-Avibactam in difficult to treat infections; and present evidence based clinical review of Ceftazidime-Avibactam using clearly explained clinical trials.
What you will learn
1. To update participants on current challenges and impact of gram-negative infections in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana) and institute appropriate interventions
2. To equip participants with clinical and real-world evidence about new and innovative treatment options (Ceftazidime-Avibactam) in difficult-to-treat infections
3. To deepen the knowledge and understanding of participants on the efficacy and safety of new treatment options in the management of gram-negative infections. Ethical considerations for drug use in COVID-19
Course Content
Lecture Sessions
- The Impact and Challenges of Gram-Negative Infections in Sub Saharan Africa Ghana Overview 12 Minutes
- Use Of Ceftazidime–Avibactam In Difficult-To-Treat Infections: Clinical Experience And Real-World Evidence 31 Minutes
- An Evidence Based Clinical Review Of Ceftazidime–Avibactam, An Introduction To 4 Clinical Trials 20 Minutes
- Pharmacology of a Novel Beta Lactam Beta Lactamase Inhibitor 20 Minutes
Downloadables
- (Slides) The Impact and Challenges of Gram-Negative Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa Ghana Overview
- (Slides) Addressing the Unmet Need - Introducing a Novel Beta Lactam Beta Lactamase Inhibitor
- (Slides) Use of Ceftazidime - Avibactam - Clinical Experience and Real World Evidence
- (Slides) Pharmacology of a Novel Beta Lactam Beta Lactamase Inhibitor- Ceftazidime-Avibactam
About Facilitators
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Dr Christian Owoo
MB.Ch.B, DA, MPH, FGCS
Consultant Anaesthetist, Head of Intensive Care Unit of Department of Anaesthesia, and Consultant in charge of Neurosurgery Anaesthesia
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Dr. Christian Owoo is the Head of Anaesthesia at the Intensive Care Unit in the Department of Anaesthesia, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Anaesthesia, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Ghana.
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Dr. David P. Nicolau
PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA
Director, Center for Anti-Infective Research and Development,
Coordinator for Research, Departments of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Pharmacy
He is the Director, Center for Anti- infective Research & Development, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut. He is also the Coordinator for Research, Departments of Medicine,
Division of Infectious Diseases and Pharmacy.
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Prof. Antoni Torres Marti
PhD, FERS
Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain
Chief of the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit of Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and Coordinator of all ICUs
Clinic Thorax Institute of Hospital Clínic of Barcelona
Dr Torres Marti is the Medical Doctor, of the Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Allergy, Clinical Institute of Thorax, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona. He is also a Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain.
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