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Procalcitonin: PCT as a Biomarker for Antimicrobial Stewardship 

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Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

₹2,205

Mode of learning

Online

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Procalcitonin: PCT as a Biomarker for Antimicrobial Stewardship
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Highlights

  • Duration 3 weeks
  • Weekly study 1 hour
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Procalcitonin: PCT as a Biomarker for Antimicrobial Stewardship
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  • Procalcitonin (PCT) is a crucial biomarker in clinical diagnostics. Its wide usage in diagnosing infections and sepsis saves lives every day. Discover its various usage, benefits, and even its limitations on this course, that connects procalcitonin to antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Even in some of the most challenging areas of the medical field, PCT is used every day. Discover the benefits of procalcitonin in and out of ICU.
  • COVID-19 has changed the world. This course will explore the benefits of using procalcitonin with COVID patients, to bring you a modern and up-to-date education.
  • This course also addresses the controversies and limitations associated with procalcitonin. Discover the other side of this biomarker, not just its benefits. After this course, you'll be familiar with how it should be used in your practice.
  • This course will let you learn about the connection between procalcitonin and antimicrobial stewardship. Find out how PCT can benefit AMS practices and ensure antimicrobials are used appropriately to avoid antimicrobial resistance.
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Procalcitonin: PCT as a Biomarker for Antimicrobial Stewardship
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Curriculum

Introduction to Procalcitonin and Antimicrobial Stewardship

Welcome to the course

Introducing Procalcitonin

Antimicrobial Stewardship

End of week 1

Procalcitonin use in clinical settings

Using Procalcitonin in Intensive Care

Using Procalcitonin outside of Intensive Care

End of week 2

Challenging situations and Procalcitonin use

Procalcitonin and COVID-19

Addressing the controversies and limitations of Procalcitonin

Antimicrobial Stewardship and Procalcitonin

End of course

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