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
- Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles when diagnosing and managing otitis externa, without compromising clinical standards or patient outcomes.
- Evaluate the role of topical steroids in managing the underlying inflammatory process.
- Determine how early inflammatory control resolves acute flares of otitis externa, preventing long-term structural ear pathology.
- Construct comprehensive treatment plans that combine acute flare management with proactive, long-term therapy to optimise patient outcomes.
- Implement practical clinic protocols and client communication strategies to confidently decrease antibiotic usage in daily practice.
