Racional antibiotic therapy

Review

Inclusion of interactive algorithm "Rational antibiotic therapy" for teaching in the context of emergency conditions is very beneficial. The important steps are outlined as follows: correct diagnostic procedure in suspected sepsis, emphasis on timely collection of clinical material samples and immediate administration of antibiotics. The algorithm highlights the importance of a timely and judicious choice of antibiotics with narrow spectrum of activity in the community acquired infection that produces less selection pressure for the emergence of antibiotic resistance than broad-spectrum antibiotics. The other steps are not forgotten; even today is relatively frequently presented severe complication of treatment with antibiotics - pseudomembranous colitis caused by toxigenous strain of Clostridium difficile. The algorithm shows the correct diagnostic procedure when suspecting this disease and choice of appropriate therapy.