STEWARDSHIP

Question 1

What is antimicrobial stewardship

Answer 1

• Prevents antibiotic resistance
  
  • Less unnecessary treatment, more caution
  • Higher risk of resistance with a broad spectrum antibiotic

Question 2

Nice guidance

Answer 2

Nice guidances:
- Prescribe ABX with clinical evidence - local guidelines = prompt and effective antibiotic treatment
- Obtain cultures - narrowing the broad spectrum therapy - know what you’re targeting and changing therapy = treat pestistant pathogens
Avoid widening topical antibiotics