Infection Flashcards
What is a Healthcare Associated Infection?
Is an infection that you might catch when getting healthcare settings
What is a Hospital acquired infection?
An infection acquired after being in hospital for more than 48 hours
Define an outbreak
2 or more cases of an infection linked to a time and place
Aims of IPCT
Prevent,
Detect and identify
steps of a chain of infection?
Infectious agent, Reservoir, Portal of exit, Mode of transmission, Portal of entry, Susceptible host, Infectious agents
Portal of exits in chain of infection
Blood and body fluids, skin scales/ wound, coughing and sneezing
Mode of transmission of infection
Direct or indirect, inhalation, ingestion of contaminated food
Portal of entry of infection
Skin/ surgical wounds, eye or mouth, resp tract, tues
How to break the chain of infection- infectious agent
Diagnose and treat, antimicrobial strewardship
How to break the chain of infection- reservoir
Cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, infection prevention policies, pest control
How to break the chain of infection- portal of exit
Hand hygiene, PPE, control of aerosols and splatter, respiratory etiquette, waste disposal
How to break the chain of infection- mode of transmission
Hand hygiene, PPE, food safety, cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, isolation
How to break the chain of infection- portal of entry
Hand hygiene, PPE, personal hygiene, first aid, removal of catheters and tubes
How to break the chain of infection - susceptible host
Immunisations, treatment of underlying disease, health insurance, patient education
Transmission based precautions for airborne infection
Gloves, apron, masks, eye protection
