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A "Terminal Infection"
1Division of Infectious Diseases, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Abstract:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has an impact on patient care. Infectious diseases (ID) providers often struggle when managing patients with complex infections. Here, I reflect on AMR clinical encounters with an eye toward potential collaborative approaches to this complex problem.
Insights
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) significantly impacts patient care, especially for complex infections. This reflection explores collaborative strategies for infectious disease (ID) providers to manage challenging AMR cases effectively.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global health and patient outcomes.
- Managing complex infections in patients with AMR presents substantial challenges for healthcare providers.
- Current clinical practices require enhanced strategies to combat the rise of AMR.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on clinical encounters involving antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
- To identify and propose potential collaborative approaches for managing complex infections.
- To enhance the clinical management of patients affected by AMR.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of clinical encounters with AMR.
- Qualitative reflection on challenges faced by infectious diseases (ID) providers.
- Exploration of interdisciplinary collaboration models.
Main Results:
- Complex infections due to AMR require multifaceted management strategies.
- Collaboration among healthcare professionals can improve patient outcomes.
- Identifying specific collaborative approaches is crucial for effective AMR stewardship.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of AMR necessitates a collaborative approach among ID providers and other specialists.
- Further research into and implementation of collaborative models are essential for combating AMR.
- Addressing AMR requires a unified and strategic effort within the clinical setting.
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