Anti-Antibiotics
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Whether it's antibiotic-resistant "super bugs" or administration prior to acquiring blood cultures, empirical use of antibiotics is controversial. Should we be administering antibiotics in the prehospital environment for open long bone fractures and/or sepsis? When are antibiotics truly indicated? And is that more important than the timing of the antibiotic itself? This podcast is not only "Antibiotics 101", but we also address these important issues. Get CE hours for our podcast episodes HERE! -------------------------------------------- Twitter @heavyhelmet Facebook @heavyliesthehelmet Instagram @heavyliesthehelmet Website heavyliesthehelmet.com Email [email protected] Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed on the Heavy Lies the Helmet podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of their employers and their employees. Heavy Lies the Helmet, LLC is not responsible for the accuracy of any information available for listening on this platform. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform, but it is not a substitute for your local laws, medical direction, or sound judgment. --------------------------------------------  Crystals VIP by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
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