AbbVie: Thinking Outside the Box: How to Help ABSSSI Patients Avoid Hospitalization

Monday, September 30
2:30 – 3:15 pm
Location: Exhibit Hall, Expert Theater 1

Speaker(s)

Dr. Frank LoVecchio DO, MPH; Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Emergency Medicine at the University of Arizona, Creighton College of Medicine and Midwestern University

Theater Information

Discover an antibiotic option for treating ABSSSI, helping your patients avoid hospitalization! Join our session to explore the prevalence of skin and soft tissue infections (SSSIs) and their significant impact on the healthcare system. We’ll dive into key insights from the Talan et al. study, “Factors Associated with Decisions to Hospitalize Emergency Department Patients with Skin and Soft Tissue Infections,” and highlight crucial factors to identify eligible patients for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT). Learn how OPAT can reduce healthcare costs and impact patient outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and think outside the box for ABSSSI care.

Supported by AbbVie