Description
In the global fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), veterinary professionals are on the front lines. Otitis externa remains one of the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in clinical practice, yet many cases are primarily inflammatory. This webinar, Beyond Antibiotics: Navigating Otitis Management, challenges the traditional reliance on antimicrobials by pivoting toward an anti-inflammatory-first approach.
Aligned with EMA and BSAVA PROTECTME guidelines, this session empowers clinicians to embrace stewardship without compromising patient outcomes. We will explore the practical application of Hydrocortisone aceponate (HCA) as a primary tool for managing Erythroceruminous Otitis Externa (ECOE). By mastering cytology and understanding how to differentiate purely inflammatory flares from those requiring antibiotics, you will gain the confidence to prescribe steroid-only protocols.
Learning Objectives
- Assess how we can balance our antimicrobial stewardship responsibilities when presented with cases of otitis externa
- Appraise how anti-inflammatories serve as a primary tool to decrease unnecessary antibiotic use in cases of otitis externa
- Master the use of topical steroids to manage the primarily inflammatory process in otitis externa
- Evaluate the role of topical steroids in resolving acute flares of otitis externa to prevent long-term structural ear pathology
- Gain an understanding of practical strategies to reduce your antibiotic prescribing
