Responsible Ue Of Antibiotcs Flashcards
What to do when having to deal with an infection to help avoid antibiotic resistance
Think - is it bacterial - if you dont know test to find out if it is - until then use a low antibacterial
Is it painful - treat it with something else ant-inflammatories?
If there is puss - antibiotics are need it
What happens if you sue a antibiotic and a anti-inflammatory together
Speeds up the healing process meaning less antibiotics need to be used
What is the 2 pronged attack when it comes to antibiotic resistance
Animal owner education
Responsible use of antibiotics in veterinary practice
What did BVA come up with when it comes to antibiotic resistance
Posters educating public - gives advice on
Antibiotics are not the answer
Always finish the course
Antibiotics work in different ways
Using right antibiotic for the right illness
What does PROTECT stand for when it comes to antibiotic resistance
P = practice policy
R = reducing prophylaxis
O - other options for treatment
T - types of bacteria and drug
E= employing the correct antibacterial
C = cytology and culture
T = treating efficiently
What are consideration needed to be made before giving antibiotics
Specific aietology
Are antibiotics needed
Culture and sensitivity
Mode of action
Any other lame/herd issue
Dose frequency
Animal temperament
Appropriate use of antibiotics
Plating fractured leg surgery on necrotic bowel
Dentistry wiht periodontal disease
Inappropriate use of antibiotics examples
Castration
Bitch spay
Skin lump remove as
Bleeding nails after manicre