Join Dr. Seheult of http://www.medcram.com as he concisely explains and illustrates the key concepts of MRSA pneumonia (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and MRSA treatment guidelines.

Course Highlights:

- Review of the key differences between MSSA, MRSA, hospital acquired and community acquired MRSA.
- Understand the risk factors for MRSA.
- Virulence factors that typically make community-acquired MRSA worse than hospital-acquired pneumonia.
- CXR (chest x-ray) and CT findings for MRSA pneumonia.
- Clinical decision making and diagnosis of MRSA
- Compare Vancomycin and Linezolid for primary treatment options of MRSA pneumonia.
- Telavancin pros and cons and how efficacy compares with Vancomycin
- Why a variety of medications may not be ready for primary consideration for MRSA
- Specific treatment considerations for the virulent community-acquired MRSA.

This is part 1 on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus pneumonia. The remainder of this medical course (parts 2 - 4) is located at https://www.medcram.com/course....s/mrsa-pneumonia-exp

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Speaker: Roger Seheult, MD
Co-Founder of MedCram.com (https://www.medcram.com)
Clinical and Exam Preparation Instructor
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

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