Speaker: Elisabeth Chandler, PharmD, BCIDP, Pharmacy Clinical Specialist- Infectious Diseases, Co-Chair, System Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency Program Director, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Lee Health, Fort Myers FL
Invasive candidiasis and candidemia are associated with a high rate of patient morbidity and mortality, but earlier initiation of antifungal therapy can significantly improve patient outcomes. This presentation will highlight the real-world utilization of the culture-independent T2Candida Panel in a large community health system.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the utilization of T2Candida at a large community health system
- Explore risk factors for invasive candidiasis in special patient populations
- Discuss strategies for optimizing patient outcomes through appropriate diagnostic and antimicrobial therapy management
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