New guidelines and update!

Do you wonder how to treat an aspiration pneumonia? What antibiotic to give in case of an open fracture? Should you give Vancomycin for the treatment of healthcare acquired meningitis?

The ASP committee is happy to announce the publication/update of the following guidelines

1-Community acquired pneumonia - update including aspiration pneumonia

2-Healthcare acquired meningitis - NEW guidelines

3-Antibiotic prophylaxis for orthopedic surgeries - NEW guidelines including open/closed fractures, joint replacement and spinal surgeries!

They are all on our website www.muchasp.com!

Thanks all

Francois Bourdeau pharm, ASP co-chair

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