"Using antimicrobials responsibly is important now and for future generations."
To start WAAW, we spoke to Priti Kukadia about her role as lead infection pharmacist and best practices for using antimicrobials responsibly ➡️ https://t.co/pxWHTNvnQL
#WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
#ESCMIDGlobal2024#ECCMID2024: Debunking the myths around penicillin allergies: specialists raising awareness through a media campaign. Including top tips on public messaging
@MGilchrist123 chair @rpharms AMR expert advisory group presenting our collaborative project
Are you really allergic to penicillin? If not, you could be missing out on the right medicine when you need it. Chair of our Antimicrobial Expert Advisory Group Mark Gilchrist explains more: https://t.co/VtMtzrV9NI
#Penicillin#WAAW#AMR@MGilchrist123
Meet Aneeka, infection pharmacist 👋🏼
"Today is #NationalPenicillinAllergyDay. It aims to raise awareness around the impact of carrying a penicillin allergy label and how it affects a patient’s healthcare treatment." 1/
Great to have had our 1st @ImperialNHS kick off penicillin delabelling meeting led by @aneeka_chavda & ID Reg Tom & Akish using @BSACI_Allergy guidance. V helpful chat & engagement. Super excited to have Grace from @TrubianoJason team with us & local expert @LondonAllergy 1/2
‼️We are hiring ‼️ and on the look out for an enthusiastic 8b ID pharmacist with a portfolio interest in Antifungals @ImperialNHS - committed to developing and strengthening our AMS programme - if interested do contact me. Links below for more info https://t.co/4FNairJBhY
Unnecessary antibacterial use in patients with viral syndromes drives antimicrobial resistance.
Educating patient, parents and prescribers on futility of this intervention *plus* the unintended harm as a result is a key role of all pharmacists
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Are you a clinical pharmacist with a passion for delivering high quality care, working in an MDT and developing your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic clinical Infection Pharmacy Team at ICHNT @ImperialNHS@MGilchrist123 https://t.co/WfOpWCN8uF
Clearly prolonged #antibiotics are not required in Gram-negative bacteremia - 7days should do the job! What will be the next frontier? C-Reactive Protein–Guided vs. Fixed Antibiotic Duration on Clinical Failure in Patients With Gram-Negative Bacteremia https://t.co/J6gVALtlFw
We are back!
This time we focus on the NICE guidelines for bacterial infections. Includes how we implement these guidelines, adapting to our local epidemiology & chat on the need for future research with @aneeka_chavda@AntibioticLeeds@neilthepcist & a few other friends
The @UKCPAPIN Starting out in microbiology (London) is now open for registration. Free for all @UKCPA members to attend. New to micro, working in nonspecialist micro role, working in primary care? Come join & learn about the core microbiology skills https://t.co/OUHBKSzU6c
Healthcare professionals and patients alike can make an antibiotic pledge and become an #AntibioticGuardian to #KeepAntibioticsWorking Sign up and find out more here: https://t.co/Z41d7YN8Ga