Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:
1| Evaluate the impact of procalcitonin testing on antibiotic duration and safety in non-ICU adults hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.

2| Compare algorithm-guided PCT strategies with real-world discretionary PCT use to support shorter antibiotic therapy in non-ICU CAP.​ 

Presenter(s): 
Pedro Sierra, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident
Baystate Medical Center
 
NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Pedro Sierra, PharmDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Session date: 
10/05/2026 - 2:00pm to 2:30pm EDT
Location: 
Hybrid
United States
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  • 0.50 ACPE Contact Hours
  • 0.50 ACPE Technician contact hours
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