Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship Flashcards
1
Q
What are some methods of decolonisation?
A
Nasal mupirocin for MRSA
Chlorhexidine body wash
2
Q
What is the most common mode of transmission of HAI’s?
A
Indirect spread via a contaminated object or person
3
Q
Which infections are spread via airborne transmission?
A
TB
Measles
Varicella
?Influenza/SARS
4
Q
What is antimicrobial stewardship?
A
A systematic approach to using antibiotics prudently