It sounds simple, you look at the antimicrobial culture and sensitivity report and if it is susceptible, you can use it! If you’ve been in practice for any amount of time you know that is both true and false. You must possess a core understanding to correctly interpret and apply antimicrobial C&S reports to patientContinue reading “How to Analyze Antimicrobial Culture & Sensitivity Reports”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
How to Dose Vancomycin: 3 Kinetic Values You Need to Know
…and what to do with them Confidence in dosing vancomycin comes from a solid understanding of vancomycin kinetics. It’s not as complicated as it seems. I will walk you through the 3 key kinetic parameters needed to dose vancomycin: We’re not going to go back to class. We know how to get these values byContinue reading “How to Dose Vancomycin: 3 Kinetic Values You Need to Know”
3 Ways to Maximize Your Study Sessions
Studying is like a sport. There should be demonstration of correct technique, lots of consistent repetition and game day. Yes, every one has different study styles but these 3 techniques can help just about anyone improve their study experience and get more out of their study time. Let me explain. For most, study skills areContinue reading “3 Ways to Maximize Your Study Sessions”
Insulin Resistance: Its Role in Infertility, DKA and Obesity
When there is insulin resistance the body begins an internal battle between acute survival and longevity. It is a long, subtle conflict that abruptly manifests itself as chronic conditions far beyond just hyperglycemia. Let me walk you through how we develop insulin resistance and 3 ways it has overwhelmed society via its predominant role isContinue reading “Insulin Resistance: Its Role in Infertility, DKA and Obesity”