MRSA Pneumonia Explained Clearly – Medcram

ARE YOU PREPARED TO DIAGNOSE & TREAT MRSA PNEUMONIA?

Join Dr. Seheult as he concisely explains and illustrates the key concepts of MRSA pneumonia (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and MRSA treatment guidelines.

WHAT YOU’ll RECEIVE FROM THIS COURSE:

• Review of the key differences between MSSA, MRSA, hospital-acquired and community-acquired MRSA
• Understand the key risk factors for MRSA
• Virulence factors that typically make community-acquired MRSA worse than hospital-acquired pneumonia
• CXR (chest x-ray) and CT findings for MRSA pneumonia
• Clinical decision making and diagnosis of MRSA
• Compare Vancomycin and Linezolid for primary treatment options of MRSA pneumonia
• Telavancin pros and cons and how efficacy compares with Vancomycin
• Why a variety of medications may not be ready for primary consideration for MRSA
• Specific treatment considerations for the virulent community-acquired MRSA