Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis
Antibiotic prophylaxis (ABP) is a critical consideration in managing patients at increased risk of infective endocarditis (IE) undergoing dental procedures. This course explores the latest guidelines, their implications for practice, and how dental teams can ensure patient safety.
This course provides detailed insights into the current UK guidance on ABP, patient risk assessments, and interdisciplinary approaches between dentistry and cardiology.
Dental teams must also be familiar with the latest guidance on ABP regimens, which procedures are considered "invasive", and documentation requirements for informed consent and shared decision-making.
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and competence in managing antibiotic prophylaxis (ABP) for infective endocarditis (IE) in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Course objective
- to update members of the dental team with current best practice in managing ABP for IE.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- Understand the significance of ABP in dental practice for preventing IE.
- Know the current NICE and SDCEP guidelines for ABP.
- Assess and manage patients requiring ABP effectively.
- Ensure informed consent and shared decision-making in patient care.
- Through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C, D.