The OSMI welcomes Gregory Schultz, PhD, professor and director of research at UF Health OB-GYN. Dr. Schultz will be presenting a talk to faculty and residents entitled, "Biofilms in Orthopaedic Infections."
Topic: Biofilms in Orthopaedic Infections
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Buffet
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Presentation
- 8:00-pm - 8:30pm: Discussion, Question and Answer session
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the unique properties of biofilm communities that provide high levels of tolerance to antibiotics and antiseptics that normally kill planktonic bacteria
- Recognize the limitations of standard clinical microbiology assays to detect biofilms in patient samples
- Assess the usefulness of new DNA-based identification of bacteria and fungi in wound samples
- Describe different techniques for treatment of biofilms in soft tissue and on hardware implants
Disclosure
Dr. Schultz has disclosed that he is a consultant for Kinetic Concepts, Inc, Medline and receives Grant/Research Support from Eloquest/Oculus in addition to Kinetic Concepts and Medline. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationship(s) to disclose.
Accreditation
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
