Antibiotic Prophylaxis Flashcards
1
Q
What is infective endocarditis?
A
Infection of the endocardium
Particularly affecting the heart valves
2
Q
Patients at increased risk of IE
A
- Acquired valvular heart disease with stenosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Valve replacement
- Structural congenital heart disease
- Previous IE
3
Q
Examples of invasive procedures
A
Matrix band
Rubber dam clamps
XLas
Drain + incise
4
Q
Examples of non invasive procedures
A
BPE
PMPR
Infiltrations/blocks
5
Q
Side effects of amoxicillin
A
Hypersensitivity
Anaphylaxis
Antibiotic related colitis
Can alter anticoagulant effect of warfarin
6
Q
What would you give patient at high risk of IE
A
Amoxicillin 3g
Take 60 mins before procedure
7
Q
Signs of IE
A
Temp >38
Breathlessness
Weight loss
Fatigue
