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This is an online event.2021 Updates to AHA Scientific Statement Regarding Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Preventing Infective Endocarditis
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Description:
The purpose of this continuing education activity is to review the 2021 American Heart Association Scientific Statement regarding the use of antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis caused by viridans group Streptococci. Participants will learn about changes to recommendations for selected antibiotic agents used for prophylaxis and new indications requiring prophylaxis prior to invasive dental procedures. Antibiotics for prophylaxis in children and guidance for calculating safe pediatric dosages will be reviewed.
1. Identify patients most at risk for infective endocarditis according to the 2021 AHA Scientific Statement.
2. Review proposed regimens for antibiotic prophylaxis, including appropriate drug selection.
3. Demonstrate the ability to calculate the correct antibiotic dosage for antibiotic prophylaxis for pediatric patients.
4. Recommend appropriate antibiotics for use with patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis who are allergic to penicillin.
Ann Eshenaur Spolarich is an internationally recognized author and speaker on pharmacology and the care of medically complex patients. She has presented over 1,000 invited lectures and has over 125 professional publications. She is Professor, Course Director of Oral Medicine and Pharmacology, and Assistant Dean for Research at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A.T. Still University (ATSU), where she teaches part-time in the Special Care Clinic. Ann is also a faculty member in the NYU Langone AEGD residency program at ATSU. Ann was awarded fellowship status in special care dental hygiene in 2016 and received the Education Award in 2021 from the Special Care Dentistry Association.
Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH
Professor and Assistant Dean for Research
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
A.T. Still University