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Important News! The Bugs & Drugs Project has heard your feedback and is developing a new app that will include a number of changes to improve your overall Bugs & Drugs experience. The new app will only be available via a yearly subscription model. The current app you have installed will continue to function, but will no longer receive further content updates at some point in 2019. We will let you know when the new version of the Bugs & Drugs app is available and when the current version of the Bugs & Drugs app will stop being updated. At that time, you will be invited to download the new Bugs & Drugs app for the latest updates. We look forward to releasing the new version of the Bugs & Drugs app!
Bugs & Drugs is a comprehensive, evidence-based reference for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners. .
Bugs & Drugs provides practitioners with the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It is also a key component of antimicrobial stewardship efforts. This reference can optimize patient outcomes and minimize the unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including: toxicity, superinfections, resistance and unnecessary treatment costs.
Bugs & Drugs is divided into six sections:
1. Antibiotics
2. Treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults (including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections),
3. Recommendations for the prevention of infections,
4. Treatment and prophylaxis of dental infections,
5. Use of antibiotics in pregnancy/lactation, and
6. Microbiology
The Bugs & Drugs app is well suited for healthcare practitioners looking for an evidence based mobile reference and provides therapeutic options in a clear, concise manner.
Once installed, you do not need internet access to utilize the content. Internet access is only required for initial installation of the app and to receive updates.
The content was prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill (Medical Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases Specialist, Kelowna General Hospital) and Ms. Susan Fryters (Antimicrobial Utilization/Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services) with the help of over 40 reviewers with expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health. Design and implementation of the app was provided by Saint Street and Resonant Apps.
Bugs & Drugs is a comprehensive, evidence-based reference for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners. .
Bugs & Drugs provides practitioners with the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It is also a key component of antimicrobial stewardship efforts. This reference can optimize patient outcomes and minimize the unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including: toxicity, superinfections, resistance and unnecessary treatment costs.
Bugs & Drugs is divided into six sections:
1. Antibiotics
2. Treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults (including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections),
3. Recommendations for the prevention of infections,
4. Treatment and prophylaxis of dental infections,
5. Use of antibiotics in pregnancy/lactation, and
6. Microbiology
The Bugs & Drugs app is well suited for healthcare practitioners looking for an evidence based mobile reference and provides therapeutic options in a clear, concise manner.
Once installed, you do not need internet access to utilize the content. Internet access is only required for initial installation of the app and to receive updates.
The content was prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill (Medical Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases Specialist, Kelowna General Hospital) and Ms. Susan Fryters (Antimicrobial Utilization/Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services) with the help of over 40 reviewers with expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health. Design and implementation of the app was provided by Saint Street and Resonant Apps.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.1.5
Last updated on Jun 16, 2019
Old Versions
1. Complete update of Clostridioides (previously Clostridium) difficile Adult Empiric Therapy section
2. Complete update of Surgical Prophylaxis recommendations
2. Complete update of Surgical Prophylaxis recommendations
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Version History
2.1.5
Jun 16, 2019
1. Complete update of Clostridioides (previously Clostridium) difficile Adult Empiric Therapy section
2. Complete update of Surgical Prophylaxis recommendations
2. Complete update of Surgical Prophylaxis recommendations
2.1.4
Nov 20, 2018
1. Update of vertebral osteomyelitis (VO), Adult Recommended Empiric Therapy (RET) and addition of culture-directed section for VO
2. Update of retropharyngeal abscess and complicated AOM, Pediatric RET
3. Update of newborn conjunctivitis, Ophthalmic Infections
4. Addition of ceftobiprole to dosing tables and Spectrum of Activity
5. Addition of link to IDSA/AGM microbiology utilization guide in Organisms section
2. Update of retropharyngeal abscess and complicated AOM, Pediatric RET
3. Update of newborn conjunctivitis, Ophthalmic Infections
4. Addition of ceftobiprole to dosing tables and Spectrum of Activity
5. Addition of link to IDSA/AGM microbiology utilization guide in Organisms section
2.1.3
Aug 15, 2018
What’s New – July 2018
· Updated Endometritis
· Updated UTI nomenclature
· Updated Spectrum of Activity for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
· Updated Culture-directed Endocarditis, Viridans group Strep, prosthetic valve
· Updated Endometritis
· Updated UTI nomenclature
· Updated Spectrum of Activity for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
· Updated Culture-directed Endocarditis, Viridans group Strep, prosthetic valve
2.1.2
Feb 1, 2018
Minor content updates.
2.1.1
Nov 4, 2017
1 Treatment Recommendations for:
• Sepsis have been updated in Adult and Pediatric Patients
• Peritoneal Dialysis Peritonitis have been updated in Adult and Pediatric Patients, and in Culture-Directed Infections
• Central Nervous System Infections have been updated in Adult Patients
• Genital Infections have been updated in Adult Patients as spectinomycin and ofloxacin have been discontinued
2 S. aureus and Salmonella bacteremia have been added to Culture-Directed Infections
3 Prophylaxis Recommendations for Invasive Group A Strep Disease and Pertussis have been updated as all erythromycin oral suspensions have been discontinued.
4 β-lactam Allergy section has been revised.
• Sepsis have been updated in Adult and Pediatric Patients
• Peritoneal Dialysis Peritonitis have been updated in Adult and Pediatric Patients, and in Culture-Directed Infections
• Central Nervous System Infections have been updated in Adult Patients
• Genital Infections have been updated in Adult Patients as spectinomycin and ofloxacin have been discontinued
2 S. aureus and Salmonella bacteremia have been added to Culture-Directed Infections
3 Prophylaxis Recommendations for Invasive Group A Strep Disease and Pertussis have been updated as all erythromycin oral suspensions have been discontinued.
4 β-lactam Allergy section has been revised.
2.0.8
May 10, 2017
What’s New – April 2017
1. Treatment Recommendations for Endocarditis have been updated in Adult and Pediatric Patients, and in Culture-Directed Infections
2. Treatment Recommendations for Swimmer’s ear have been updated in Adult and Pediatric Patients as Buro-Sol has been discontinued.
1. Treatment Recommendations for Endocarditis have been updated in Adult and Pediatric Patients, and in Culture-Directed Infections
2. Treatment Recommendations for Swimmer’s ear have been updated in Adult and Pediatric Patients as Buro-Sol has been discontinued.
2.0.7
Mar 28, 2017
* Information on ceftolozane-tazobactam has been added
* Information on cefaclor, doripenem, and ticarcillin-clavulanate has been deleted – these antibiotics are no longer available on the Canadian market
* Antimicrobial Spectrum of Activity has been updated
* Treatment Recommendations for H. pylori (minor revisions March 24, 2017) and nontyphoidal Salmonella Gastroenteritis have been updated
* Antimicrobial prophylaxis of dental procedures in patients with prosthetic joints is NO LONGER recommended
* Information on cefaclor, doripenem, and ticarcillin-clavulanate has been deleted – these antibiotics are no longer available on the Canadian market
* Antimicrobial Spectrum of Activity has been updated
* Treatment Recommendations for H. pylori (minor revisions March 24, 2017) and nontyphoidal Salmonella Gastroenteritis have been updated
* Antimicrobial prophylaxis of dental procedures in patients with prosthetic joints is NO LONGER recommended
2.0.6
Mar 2, 2017
Content updates:
1. Information on ceftolozane-tazobactam has been added
2. Information on cefaclor, doripenem, and ticarcillin-clavulanate has been deleted – these antibiotics are no longer available on the Canadian market
3. Antimicrobial Spectrum of Activity has been updated
4. Treatment Recommendations for H. pylori and nontyphoidal Salmonella Gastroenteritis have been updated
5. Antimicrobial prophylaxis of dental procedures in patients with prosthetic joints is NO LONGER recommended
1. Information on ceftolozane-tazobactam has been added
2. Information on cefaclor, doripenem, and ticarcillin-clavulanate has been deleted – these antibiotics are no longer available on the Canadian market
3. Antimicrobial Spectrum of Activity has been updated
4. Treatment Recommendations for H. pylori and nontyphoidal Salmonella Gastroenteritis have been updated
5. Antimicrobial prophylaxis of dental procedures in patients with prosthetic joints is NO LONGER recommended
2.0.5
Jun 20, 2016
The following sections have been updated.
* Antibiotics / Adult Dosing Recommendations in Renal Impairment - Nitrofurantoin
* Antibiotics / Antimicrobial Dosing Guide & Daily Costs / Paediatrics & Adults – daily costs updated,paediatric dosing for voriconazole updated, adult dosing added for televancin and ceftolozane-tazobactam
* Antibiotics / IV to PO Switch Recommendations - daily costs updated
* Antibiotics / B-lactam allergy – information on cross-reactivity between penicillins and carbapenems updated
* Treatment Recommendations / Adult Patients – Skin & Soft Tissue, Urinary Tract
* Treatment Recommendations / Pediatric Patients – Skin & Soft Tissue, Community-acquired Pneumonia, Urinary Tract
We have also added a new section for Culture-Directed Infections, Skin & Soft Tissue, Rapidly Progressive Infections.
* Antibiotics / Adult Dosing Recommendations in Renal Impairment - Nitrofurantoin
* Antibiotics / Antimicrobial Dosing Guide & Daily Costs / Paediatrics & Adults – daily costs updated,paediatric dosing for voriconazole updated, adult dosing added for televancin and ceftolozane-tazobactam
* Antibiotics / IV to PO Switch Recommendations - daily costs updated
* Antibiotics / B-lactam allergy – information on cross-reactivity between penicillins and carbapenems updated
* Treatment Recommendations / Adult Patients – Skin & Soft Tissue, Urinary Tract
* Treatment Recommendations / Pediatric Patients – Skin & Soft Tissue, Community-acquired Pneumonia, Urinary Tract
We have also added a new section for Culture-Directed Infections, Skin & Soft Tissue, Rapidly Progressive Infections.
2.0.4
Dec 12, 2015
Added a new Vancomycin Steady State calculator, and enhanced compatibility with iOS 9.
2.0.3
Aug 31, 2015
Corrected an issue with the iPhone 6+ where the app shut down when opening the page for Empiric Therapy of Specific Organisms.
2.0.2
Jul 30, 2015
Bug fixes and minor enhancements to content.
2.0.1
Mar 5, 2015
General bug fixes and stability improvements.
2.0.0
Oct 29, 2014
Universal app now supports both iPad and iPhone
A. Empiric Therapy of Specific Organisms – NEW section added
B. The following sections/infections have been updated:
1. Treatment Recommendations, Neonates/Paediatric Patients
· Septic arthritis, Gonococcal
· Otitis Media
· Pertussis
· Sinusitis
2. Treatment Recommendations, Adult Patients
· Prosthetic Joint Infections
· Septic Arthritis, gonococcal & Rheumatoid Arthritis
· Pharyngitis, gonococcal
· Sinusitis
· H. pylori
· Diverticulitis
· Cervicitis
· Urethritis
· Sepsis
3. Treatment Recommendations, Culture-Directed Infections
· Prosthetic Joint Infections – NEW section
· Meningitis, Gonococcal
· Endocarditis, Gonococcal
4. Treatment Recommendations, Ophthalmic infections
· Gonococcal infections
5. Treatment Recommendations, Enteric Parasitic infections
· Blastocystis spp
A. Empiric Therapy of Specific Organisms – NEW section added
B. The following sections/infections have been updated:
1. Treatment Recommendations, Neonates/Paediatric Patients
· Septic arthritis, Gonococcal
· Otitis Media
· Pertussis
· Sinusitis
2. Treatment Recommendations, Adult Patients
· Prosthetic Joint Infections
· Septic Arthritis, gonococcal & Rheumatoid Arthritis
· Pharyngitis, gonococcal
· Sinusitis
· H. pylori
· Diverticulitis
· Cervicitis
· Urethritis
· Sepsis
3. Treatment Recommendations, Culture-Directed Infections
· Prosthetic Joint Infections – NEW section
· Meningitis, Gonococcal
· Endocarditis, Gonococcal
4. Treatment Recommendations, Ophthalmic infections
· Gonococcal infections
5. Treatment Recommendations, Enteric Parasitic infections
· Blastocystis spp
1.3.1
Jul 2, 2014
+Calculator improvements
1.3.0
May 29, 2014
This release includes a new section on Surgical Prophylaxis in Adult Patients. Additionally, the Antimicrobials in Pregnancy and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Dentistry sections have been updated.
The application is now fully iOS7 compatible.
The application is now fully iOS7 compatible.
1.1.33
Sep 16, 2013
Data updated on Sept 8, 2013
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Bug fixes and stability improvements
1.1.0
Aug 23, 2013
Improvements in this release include:
- Ideal Body Weight calculator
- Creatinine Clearance calculator
- Normalized Creatinine Clearance calculator
- Notes ... you can now associate your own notes with any page
- Enhanced index
- Improvements for readability
- Link to references on Bugs & Drugs website
- Ideal Body Weight calculator
- Creatinine Clearance calculator
- Normalized Creatinine Clearance calculator
- Notes ... you can now associate your own notes with any page
- Enhanced index
- Improvements for readability
- Link to references on Bugs & Drugs website
1.0.1
Mar 28, 2013
Stability improvements
1.0.0
Mar 18, 2013
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