Infectious endocarditis can be challenging to treat and often causes significant sequelae. Antimicrobial prophylaxis is given in certain situations before dental and oral surgery to avoid infective endocarditis. However, unnecessary antimicrobial administration can cause adverse events and contribute to antimicrobial resistance. This activity will explore the indications for antimicrobial prophylaxis in the context of dental and oral surgery, the microbiology of the oral cavity, and recommended antimicrobials and their administration. It will further delve into the data informing current recommendations on antimicrobial prophylaxis. It will conclude by exploring the topic of dental antimicrobial stewardship and the consequences of unneeded antimicrobial use in the field.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/131801
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Dentistry: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiovascular Disease, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases