Hospital Acquire Infections Flashcards
1
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How do we define HAI?
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2
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Name the categorisation of organisms and syndromes
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3
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A
8%
4
Q
How many people in Europe suffer HAIs? How many die as a result
A
4m
37,000 die
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6
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What are the objectives of the point prevalence surveys
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7
Q
How common are HAIs globally?
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8
Q
Name a few global challenges in HAI?
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9
Q
What is the cost of HAI?
A
Estimated 1 billion pounds
10
Q
What percentage of HAI is preventable?
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15-30%
11
Q
What is the most common syndrome of HAI?
A
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
12
Q
Where do organisms in a hospital come from?
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- Healthcare environment - before occupied
- Humans (patients and staff) - once occupied
13
Q
What is c.difficile?
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Gram +ve spore producing anaerobe
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14
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How are patients affected by C.diff? Who does it attack more?
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15
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What is Fidaxomicin used for?
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