Case discussion
In this video, Dr Kay Roy provides a resolution for the ED case presented in the previous step and discusses the mechanisms and importance of bacterial and viral co-infections. Case …
Course: Syndromic Testing and Antimicrobial Stewardship
An unmet need in acute units
Earlier in the week, we explored how syndromic testing can be used appropriately, as part of a full clinical picture and with good clinical judgement, to maximise patient benefit and …
Benefits and hurdles of rapid testing as point of care
In this video, Dr Kay Roy explores the benefits and hurdles of syndromic testing in the specific context of point-of-care. The cost of running syndromic testing panels as well as …
The value of Syndromic testing to patient care
In this video, Dr Kay Roy addresses the value syndromic testing holds for patient care, analysing its benefits in the context of respiratory infections. Respiratory infections can be caused by …
Case 2: Use to improve AMS (Surgical Site Infection)
In this final case study, Professor Alqahtani presents a patient case study in which the appropriate use of syndromic testing resulted in improved patient outcome. Case summary A 54-year-old woman …
