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Dr. Shorr is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Georgetown University.. He is also an Associate Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Washington Hospital Center.
Affiliations
- Associate Professor of Medicine
Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Georgetown University
University Associate Director Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Washington Hospital Center
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Activities involving Andrew F. Shorr
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 Released: Feb 28, 2008
Expires: Feb 27, 2009
Type: Audio
According to data from the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) System in 2003, the Gram-negative pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the second most common pathogen causing nosocomial pneumonia in the intensive care unit (ICU), responsible for 18.1% of these infections. Acinetobacter spp also caused hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and accounted for...
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- CME Credits/Hours: 1.00
- CPE Credits/Hours: 1.00
- Cost: Free
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Released: Aug 1, 2007
Expires: Aug 31, 2008
Type: PDF
Rising rates of nosocomially acquired multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram negative pathogens have drastically narrowed the spectrum of available therapeutic options. Resistance to antimicrobials is a mounting health concern, both in the United States and worldwide. Infections caused by resistant Gram-negative pathogens, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosaand Acinetobacter baumannii, result in...
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- CME Credits/Hours: 1.50
- Cost: Free
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Released: Jul 1, 2007
Expires: Jul 31, 2008
Type: PDF
As confirmed by numerous reports and surveillance studies, multidrugresistant (MDR) Gram-negative pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii are increasing worldwide and pose a considerable public health threat, particularly among hospitalized patients. Data from the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS)System indicate that Gram-negative...
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- CME Credits/Hours: 1.50
- Cost: Free
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