144. Choosing an antimicrobial part 2: Microbe, host & drug factors

2026-08-03

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How do you decide which antimicrobial to use? This is a follow on from episode 69, 'Choosing an antimicrobial'. We did an overview of spectrum and syndromes... But now let's dive into the details!We consider the details of how to choose an antibiotic in simple, complicated and complex situations. We also talk about the Cynefin Framework for decision making in various circumstances; Don't worry if you don't know what that is; neither did Jame before this episode was recorded! Notes for this e...

How do you decide which antimicrobial to use? This is a follow on from episode 69, 'Choosing an antimicrobial'. We did an overview of spectrum and syndromes... But now let's dive into the details!

We consider the details of how to choose an antibiotic in simple, complicated and complex situations.

We also talk about the Cynefin Framework for decision making in various circumstances; Don't worry if you don't know what that is; neither did Jame before this episode was recorded!

Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/144-Choosing-an-Antimicrobial-Host-Microbe-Drug-Factors-2d76a1ea09d8814787ccfc26fe779b3a

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