Access the Department of Antimicrobial Stewardship's archived communications on new developments and active issues related to antibiotic use at The Johns Hopkins Hospital below.
2020
Issue 1 - July
Topics discussed:
- GenMark®-guided antibiotic selection for Gram-negative bacteremia
- New formulary additions: Imipenem-cilastatin-relebactam, cefiderocol
- Updates on blood culture clinical practice
- Continuing parenteral nutrition (PN) in patients with bacteremia and candidemia
Issue 2 - November
Topics discussed:
- Update on blood cultures best practices
- Bacterial infections and antibiotic use in COVID-19
- Duration of therapy for Gram-negative bacteremia
2019
Issue 1 - February
Topics discussed:
- New daptomycin breakpoint for Enterococci
- Duration and oral therapy for Enterobacteriaceae bacteremia
- ASP's Antibiotic Corner: Linezolid
Issue 2 - July
Topics discussed:
- Updates on Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
- Update on diabetic foot infection management
Issue 3 - November
Topics discussed:
- New nucleic acid tests for gram-negative bacteremia and fungemia
- B-lactams extended infusion
- New formulary additions: Fidaxomicin, Bezlotoxumab, Polymyxin B
2018
Issue 1 - November
Topics discussed:
- Blood cultures
- CAP treatment
- C. difficile testing
- ESBL reporting
- JHH Antibiotic Guidelines app