Topical Antibiotics - Emma Best

Dr Emma Best talks about how we can reduce the usage of topical antibiotics in primary care.

Emma is a paediatric infectious disease specialist at Starship Hospital and a senior lecturer in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Auckland.

Topics

Antibiotic stewardship
Rapid increase in antibiotic resistant organisms
Latest advice on using topical antibiotics
Alternatives to topical antibiotics
Use of combined preparations
Prevention of skin infections – patient advice
Bleach baths or antiseptic skin wash to prevent recurrence
Where to find patient resources
Take home messages

Resources

Topical antibiotics for skin infections: should they be prescribed at all? BPAC (2017).
Topical antibiotics for skin infections: when are they appropriate? BPAC (2017).
Dermnet
BPAC - Antibiotic resistance and stewardship
BPAC - Antibiotics: choices for common infections Aug (2017)

Patient Resources

Presenter

Emma Best

Paediatric infectious disease specialist

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