You should be able to:
- Explain the mechanism of action of commonly used antibiotics
- Define bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics and give examples of each
- Define the minimum inhibitory and bacteriocidal concentrations and explain why these are of use
- Explain the mechanism of action and spectrum of activity of common antibiotics
- Explain why antibiotic therapy requires monitoring
The Guidewire
Review Articles
- Meekha, Mayo Clin Proc (2011); General Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
- Denny, Clin Micro & Inf (2019); When not to start antibiotics: avoiding antibiotic overuse in the intensive care unit
- Masterton, Crit Care Clin (2011); Antibiotic De-Escalation
- Enzler, Mayo Clin Proc (2011); Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Adults