BD solutions to combat antimicrobial resistance What is antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa) to nullify the effects of antimicrobial drugs, resulting in these drugs becoming ineffective1,2 AMR can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. How does it happen? There is usually a small number of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics When taken, antibiotics kill bacteria causing the illness - but they also kill the good bacteria that protects the body from infection The drug-resistant bacteria survive and multiply Eventually, the drug-resistant bacteria becomes dominant and spreads SOURCE: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) 1. Antimicrobial Resistance Fact Sheet. WHO. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs194/en/ 2. About Antimicrobial Resistance. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html IMPACT 700,000 preventable deaths worldwide annually Source: O’Neill (2014) ‘Review on Antimicrobial Resistance. Antimicrobial Resistance: Tackling a Crisis for the Health and Wealth of Nations. 123 CHALLENGES .cls-1{isolation:isolate;}icon-medical-safety Infection prevention and control .cls-1{isolation:isolate;}icon-microscope Diagnostic testing and antimicrobial use .st0{clip-path:url(#SVGID_2_);fill:none;stroke:#ffffff;stroke-miterlimit:10;}.st1{fill:none;stroke:#ffffff;stroke-linecap:square;stroke-miterlimit:10;}.st2{fill:none;stroke:#ffffff;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;}.st3{fill:none;stroke:#ffffff;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Surveillance and reporting Healthcare environment Caregivers Devices Patients SOLUTIONS BD possesses important capabilities that are instrumental in containing AMR. We offer a wide range of medical products utilized to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare facilities, diagnostic systems to screen, test and diagnose infection, including drug-resistant strains, and state-of-the-art surveillance and reporting capabilities to monitor, track and predict AMR outbreaks. Support infection control guidelines Comprehensive product and service offerings from BD help clinicians improve patient outcomes through the standardization of care and adherence to best practices. Expand diagnostic testing Diagnostic tests classify infections and guide therapies, enabling clinicians to implement effective antimicrobial stewardship interventions. Advance medication management A connected medication management system comprised of technologies, analytics, and surveillance tools can help ensure that medications are available and utilized appropriately. Our commitment to combating AMR BD commits to helping slow the spread of antibiotic resistance by improving awareness, surveillance, infection prevention, and stewardship. We commit to: .E{fill:#00BCE8}.F{font-family:FSAlbertPro-Bold}.G{font-size:3.865px} AMR Fighter Improve awareness by mobilizing the Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition .st4{clip-path:url(#SVGID_2_);fill:none;stroke:#00BCE8;stroke-miterlimit:10;}.st5{fill:none;stroke:#00BCE8;stroke-linecap:square;stroke-miterlimit:10;}.st6{fill:none;stroke:#00BCE8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;}.st7{fill:none;stroke:#00BCE8;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Support surveillance and research by collating, in specific projects, MedMined™ data with the CDC to help better understand resistance in the U.S. and track regional differences in important resistant pathogens and antimicrobial use .cls-1{isolation:isolate;}icon-medical-safety Advance infection prevention practices by introducing innovative solutions to support infection control and deploying training programs in collaboration with international organizations and professional societies Help to extend the useful life of existing medications through stewardship training and innovative integration of diagnostic testing, microbiology results and medication management workflows Patients: what you can do to combat AMR Only use antibiotics when prescribed by a certified health professional Always finish antibiotic prescriptions Never share or use leftover antibiotics Don't take antibiotics for viruses, such as the cold or flu (antibiotics only work on bacteria) Prevent infections by regularly washing hands, preparing food hygienically, avoiding close contact with sick people and keeping vaccinations up to date Learn more about AMR READ THE REAL LIFE STORIES Faces of Antimicrobial Resistance READ THE REPORT Tackling Drug-Resistant Infections Globally: Final Report and Recommendations VIEW THE INFOGRAPHIC Responding to the Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance RESOURCES About Antimicrobial Resistance — CDC AMR and Threat Levels — CDC Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Policy Insights — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Tracking Progress to Address AMR — AMR Industry Alliance, Industry Progress Report View all resources © 2021 BD. 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