What is it?
Firstline is a clinical decision support application. It helps provide guidance related to the prescribing of antimicrobials. There are both human and animal-centred versions of the app.
Firstline offers point-of-care treatment recommendations for veterinarians and healthcare professionals. It includes information such as:
- Spectrum of Activity
- Stewardship Considerations
- Dosing
- Pharmacy Formulations
- Common Usage
- Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics
- Major Interactions
- Adverse Effects & Warnings
- Client Information
How Does it Prevent AMR?
The app aids in AMR prevention by ensuring that appropriate prescribing practices are occurring with the most up-to-date information. This allows for increased compliance as medical guidelines change, as well as improved infection prevention and control. From a human health perspective, FirstLine implementation in healthcare settings has reduced antimicrobial usage by 25% and increased appropriate prescribing practices by 18%.
