HAI Flashcards
what bacteria and what percentage causes most HAI infections?
bacteria cause 90% of HAI infections
what does the E in ESKAPE stand for
Enterococcus Faecium
what does the S in ESKAPE stand for
Staphylococcus aureus
what does the K in ESKAPE stand for
Klebsiella Pneumoniae
what does the A in ESKAPE stand for
Acinetobacter Baumannii
what does the P in ESKAPE stand for
Pseudomonas aeurginosa
what does the 2nd E in ESKAPE stand for
Enterobacter Spp
what is translocation?
The affected patient’s own microbia moves from its natural site to the site of subsequent infection.
what is considered direct contact?
patient-patient. skin-skin. repiratory route-cough/sneeza
what is indirect contact?
contact with intermediate objects
what problems can the environment have
dust, skin particles, dirty water, bad food
how can you prevent the introduction of pathogens to a healthcare environment
patient history
isolation of infectious patients
protect susceptible patients from exposure
occupation health screens
hand washing with germicidal soap
how can you maintain a clean environment?
routine cleaning
monitor hospital
good food hygiene
use of sterile instruments
blood screening
maintenance of ac
how can you prevent translocation?
minimise use of catheters and intravascular devices
use skin disinfection
use aseptic non-touch techniques
use appropriate preoperative antibiotics
what causes clostridum difficile
use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, which disturbs normal microbiota, allowing c.diff to flourish
