Presentations

TASP Formulary Project

Last Updated: July 27, 2021 9:00 pm

Why Pre-Test Probability Matters

Dr. Bryson-Cahn provides a basic intro into sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and how pre-resp probability influences how we interpret test results. 

Last Updated: July 15, 2021 10:00 pm

Antibiotic Side Effects: Part 2

Last Updated: June 29, 2021 4:45 pm

Evaluating the Role of Procalcitonin in Respiratory Infections

Procalcitonin is a biomarker of interest since it has been shown to be specific to bacterial infections which can be utilized to decrease antibiotic use. However, there is conflicting data on the effectiveness of procalcitonin. Dr. Brilliana Hou, PharmD, evaluates the utilization of procalcitonin at Valley Medical Center.

Last Updated: June 23, 2021 6:00 pm

PK/PD

Dr. Kassamali Escobar, PharmD, goes back to basics – a discussion of PK/PD and application to antibiotics. 

Last Updated: June 17, 2021 6:30 pm

Antibiotic side effects

Dr. Jain provides a case-based approach to antibiotic side effects. She reviews best practices for monitoring and discerning antibiotic side effects. 

Last Updated: June 9, 2021 5:30 pm

Appendicitis : Operate or Antibiotics?

Dr Patch Dellinger provides an up-to-date review of the clinical studies evaluating antibiotic treatment vs appendectomy for appendicitis.  He provides insight into the upcoming IDSA guideline recommendation.

Last Updated: June 1, 2021 8:45 pm

American College of Physicians: Shorter is better!​

UW TASP faculty walk us thru the American College of Physicians new guidelines for shorter courses of antibiotics for COPD exacerbations, UTIs, CAP and SSTI.

Last Updated: May 18, 2021 4:30 pm

Candidemia

This talk covers the basics of Candida blood-stream infections, including epidemiology and management considerations.

Last Updated: May 11, 2021 4:45 pm

How Strong is the Force with Oral Antibiotics? Oral Antibiotic Use in Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

Last Updated: May 4, 2021 4:45 pm

Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19

Dre. Ruapli Jain, PharmD, reviews the latest Monoclonal Antibodies treatment for COVID-19

Last Updated: April 28, 2021 5:45 pm

Aspiration Pneumonia & Anaerobic Antibiotic Utilization

Last Updated: April 28, 2021 5:45 pm