Concepts in Infection Flashcards
1
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What are the different parts of the BUFALO acronym?
A
B - blood cultures, septic screen, U&Es U - urine output - monitor hourly F - fluid resuscitation A - antibiotics IV L - lactate measurement O - oxygen to correct hypoxia
2
Q
Definition of a pathogen
A
Any microorganism that has the potential to cause disease
3
Q
Definition of virulence
A
Likelihood of causing disease
4
Q
Define sepsis
A
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
5
Q
Simply what is the prodrome?
A
Little bit of illness before you become ill.
6
Q
Are the majority of human pathogens aerobes or anaerobes?
A
Aerobes.
7
Q
What type of agar do E.coli and lactose enzyme producers turn pink and why?
A
Mcconkey agar, they can break down lactose.
