There is no cost to attend, and all interested individuals are invited to participate. Continuing education credit will be available.

Attend at DMU or online

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EDUCATIONAL NEED
 

Healthcare professionals managing traumatic orthopedic injuries face clinical complexity when determining appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis, particularly in high-contamination mechanisms such as lawnmower-related open fractures. Variability in recognizing risk factors that influence antimicrobial selection and duration, as well as inconsistent integration of surgical and antibiotic management strategies, can contribute to suboptimal infection prevention and patient outcomes. This activity will address these practice gaps by reviewing evidence-based risk stratification, key components of open fracture management, and coordinated surgical–antibiotic approaches to optimize recovery and reduce complications.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 

• List risk factors that can alter antibiotic prophylaxis for trauma.
• Identify key elements in the management of open fracture injuries.
• Describe how surgical and antibiotic management are integrated to improve patient outcomes.

SPEAKERS

Erica Reed, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program, UnityPoint Health

Kuan Yu Chen, PharmD
Infectious Disease Pharmacy Residency Program, UnityPoint Health