Managing the Challenges of MDR Gram-Negative Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: Reviewing a Novel Treatment Option

Accreditation Details

Valid From
26 Oct. 2020

Expiry Date
31 Dec. 2020

CPD Category
Category 2

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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

4 Lecture Sessions

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

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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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