Healthcare associated infections Flashcards
1
Q
Time frame for being classed as HAI
A
48hrs after admission or within 48 hrs discharge
2
Q
Common sites
A
UTI- catheterisation Surgical sites Resp tracr- intubation Blood stream infections- central venous catheters Gi infections Skin/soft tissue
3
Q
MRSA risks
A
Break in skin- surgery
Vascular device
Catheter assoc UTI
Ventilator assoc pneumonia
4
Q
Methods disinfection
A
Heat Chemical Steam under pressure Hot air oven Gas Ionising radiation
5
Q
Classed as outbreak
A
IPCT survellance
2 or more cases of an infection linked in time and place
6
Q
Typing methods
A
Antiobiogram Phage typing Pyocin typing Serotyping Molecular typing
7
Q
C. Diff characterisitics
A
Foecal oral route transmission Diarrhoea Characteristic odour of foeces Abdo pain Pyrexia Raised white cell count Pseudomembranous colitis
8
Q
C. Diff diagnosis
A
Diarroheal symptoms
Positive toxin test- however doesnt always mean disease
9
Q
C. Diff treatment
A
Stop antibs predisposing- 4 cs If symptomatic give; Oral metronidazole Oral vancomycin if severe Oral fidaxomicin if 2nd episode
10
Q
4 cs antibs
A
Cefriaxone and other cephalosporins
Co-amoxiclav
Clindamycin
Cirpofloxacin
