Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

In this episode, Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDP, provides an overview of treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and challenges in practice. Listen as he gives perspectives on:Guideline recommendations for treatment of purulent and nonpurulent SSTIsLogistical challenges with IV and oral antibioticsPros and cons of various locations of careData supporting the safety and efficacy of long-acting lipoglycopeptides for treatment of SSTIsUse of long-acting lipoglycopeptides in special populations of interest, including patients with obesity, diabetes, and injection drug useOverall place in therapy of long-acting lipoglycopeptides for SSTIs Faculty:Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDPInfectious Diseases Clinical PharmacistScripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CaliforniaLink to full program: CCO: https://bit.ly/3J4mg8hProCE: https://bit.ly/3P0vB4E