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 Inhaled Colistin Use in Adults with Hospital-Acquired and Ventilator-Acquired Pneumonia.October 5, 2017Samantha L Gauthier, PharmD.ObjectivesPharmacistDifferentiate between available formulationsCompare doses of inhaled colistimethate, considering formulations and patient prognosis/severity.Identify patients that qualify to receive inhaled colistimethate per the 2016 IDSA and ATS HAP/VAP guidelines.Summarize appropriate use of inhaled colistimethate per the 2016 IDSA and ATS HAP/VAP guidelines.TechnicianIdentify which patients should receive inhaled colistimethate per the 2016 IDSA and ATS HAP/VAP pare the different formulations of colistimethate.Discuss the dosing techniques for colistimethate based on the patient’s severity.AbbreviationsHAP: hospital-acquired pneumoniaVAP: ventilator-associated pneumoniaCMS: colistimethate sodiumCBA: colistin base activityGNB: gram-negative bacilliAG: aminoglycosidesMDR: multi-drug resistantBackground of ColistimethateDosing/AdministrationPatient QualificationIDSA/ATS HAP/VAP Guidelines RecommendationsSummary ................
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