Recognition and management of extended spectrum beta lactamase producing organisms (ESBL).

ESBL organisms provide a continuing challenge in the geriatric community. They are increasingly prevalent, and pose unique challenges in treatment. Carbapenems are the mainstay of therapy; however they are expensive medications that require prolonged intravenous administration.

Pseudomonas surgical-site infections linked to a healthcare worker with onychomycosis.

Objective: To determine the etiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa surgical-site infections following cardiac surgery.

Setting: University teaching hospital.

Patients: Those with wound cultures that grew P.