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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022
18–24 November 2022 is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. We will be providing free access to these resources on rational approaches to the use of antibiotics for the week. Resources to help run an antibiotic amnesty are also being made available to all veterinary practices and can be accessed from the RUMA CAE (https://rumacae.org.uk/about-us) and RCVS Knowledge (https://knowledge.rcvs.org.uk/amr/antibiotic-amnesty) websites.
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BSAVA/SAMSoc Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics: PROTECT ME (2024)
Antibiotic use (both appropriate and inappropriate) imposes a powerful selection pressure on bacteria and is the primary driver of antibiotic resistance. Eliminating unnecessary use in humans and animals is, therefore, essential to safeguard this invaluable resource. A key component in the fight against antibiotic resistance is the adoption of antibiotic stewardship initiatives in both human and animal healthcare. PROTECT was first launched in 2012 as a joint initiative by SAMSoc (the Small Animal Medicine Society) and the BSAVA; this was updated and expanded in 2018 when BSAVA and SAMSoc developed an updated ‘PROTECT ME’ poster and online supporting information which is freely available to the veterinary profession. The poster, online supporting information and ‘no antibiotic required’ form were updated in 2023. The appendices in this supporting guide are designed to be used in conjunction with the poster.
PDFs of the PROTECT ME poster and the rabbit PROTECT poster are available with the PROTECT ME chapter and BSAVA members can request printed copies for their practice. A form to support client communication where no antibiotic is required has also been developed. Printed PROTECT ME posters and ‘non prescription‘ pads are available from the BSAVA store.
Updated March 2024
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Antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotic Amnesty 2022 Authors: Fergus Allerton and Ian RamseyFergus Allerton and Ian Ramsey update us on antimicrobial resistance and the proposed 2022 Antibiotic Amnesty.
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An overview of guidelines for rational antimicrobial use
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2022Author Fergus AllertonThere is no abstract for this lecture.
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Antimicrobial usage: how do we protect our future?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2022Authors: Fergus Allerton, Ian Battersby, Elizabeth McLennan-Green and Simon CookA broad discussion looking at the current guidelines on antibiotic stewardship, the reasons for it and the evidence to support the BSAVA/SAMSoc PROTECT ME Poster
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Antimicrobial resistance
Improving antibiotic guidelines: we need your help Authors: Fergus Allerton, Dorina Timofte, Sean Farrell and David SingletonFergus Allerton, Dorina Timofte, Sean Farrell and David Singleton, writing on behalf of the European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment (ENOVAT), consider the best approach to modify a prescriber’s pattern of antibiotic practice.
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SAMSoc contribution to antibiotic stewardship: PROTECT ME
BSAVA Affiliate Group Lectures 2021Author Ian BattersbyThis lecture reviews the principles of antibiotic stewardship, the PROTECT ME initiative and how BSAVA and SAMSOC have worked together to approached this important issue. Antibiotic resistance is now recognised as a true One Health issue that requires constant engagement from all medical professions. This lecture covers the principles of the PROTECT ME scheme and Antimicrobial Stewardship.
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Antibiotic prescribing in practice: how well are you doing?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2018Author Alan Radford
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Serum, topical NSAIDs and antibiotics: when, where and why
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2017Author Christine Heinrich
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Antibacterial resistance: how much of a problem?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2015Author Sue Paterson
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Surgical wound infection and antimicrobial prophylaxis
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Surgical PrinciplesAuthor Chris ShalesThe term antimicrobial can be applied to any compound that inhibits or kills microorganisms. Strictly speaking, the term antibiotic should be reserved to describe natural compounds produced by organisms that kill or inhibit other organisms (usually bacteria), but the terms antimicrobial, antibiotic and antibacterial are often used interchangeably. Antimicrobial prophylaxis (perioperative antibiosis) refers to the administration of antimicrobials in the period immediately before, during and potentially for a limited time after a surgical procedure (usually no more than 24 hours). This chapter addresses Wound infection; Antimicrobial drugs; Rational approach to antimicrobial prophylaxis; and Therapeutic use of antimicrobial agents in the surgical patient.
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Dispensing antimicrobial drugs
How vets need to protect the right to dispense antimicrobial products Author John BonnerA European Parliament Committee rejected a proposal to stop vets selling medicines to their clients but it was a wake-up call for vets to act in the area of antibiotic resistance.
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