HCAP Flashcards
1
Q
HCAP
A
Health Care Associated Pneumonia
<48 hrs after admission
2
Q
HAP
A
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
>48 hrs after admission
3
Q
Predisposing Factors
A
Mechanical Ventilation
4
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
Purulent pulmonary secretions
INFILTRATES
Leukocytosis
Low O2 sat
5
Q
RF for MDR Pathogens
A
Recent Abx Current hospitalization >5 days (late onset) Resistance w/in community Immunosuppressed RF for HCAP
6
Q
RK for HCAP
A
Hospital >2 days with 90d Nursing home or EC facility Home infusion Dialysis w/in 30d Home wound care Family with MDR
7
Q
Early Onset Bugs
A
S. pneumo
H. influ
MSSA
PEcK
8
Q
Late Onset Bugs
A
Early +
P.aeruginosa, Acinetobacter, MRSA, Legionella
9
Q
Day 2 of Treatment
A
Narrow down if pt has had a clinical response
10
Q
Day 8 of Treatment
A
Stop treatment
