Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Cellulitis rejig prompts hospital doctors to opt for oral antibiotics at home
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ROTORUA GP CME
Cellulitis rejig prompts hospital doctors to opt for oral antibiotics at home
Wednesday 4 July 2018, 05:35 AM

Auckland City Hospital Infectious disease specialist Steve Ritchie says most patients with cellulitis are not systemically unwell
Amid clinical presentations, this year’s Rotorua GP CME explored common disorders, new thinking on old drugs and conflict in the workplace. Around 1200 delegates and exhibitors attended. Cliff Taylor, Barbara Fountain, Keira Stephenson and Simon Maude report back from the sessions
The average time has reduced from two days to 0.6 days, with no increase in either readmissions or mortality
Auckland patients with cellulitis ar
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