Infections in immunocompromised population Flashcards
1
Q
What is a positive pressure room?
A
A room which has a higher pressure than the space around it
2
Q
What is a positive pressure room designed to do and help patients in?
A
- Designed to keep out contaminants
- Protect the patients most vulnerable to airborne infections
3
Q
What is a negative pressure room designed to do and help patients in?
A
Designed to contain harmful airborne contaminants including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and VOCs.
Help patients to: create isolation rooms for patients with airborne infections
4
Q
Immunosuppression definition
A
To eradicate T cell activation
5
Q
Eg of mTor inhibitors
A
- Sirolimus
- Everolimus
6
Q
Eg of corticosteroids
A
- Methylprednisolone
- Dexamethasone
- Prednisolone
7
Q
Eg of antimetapolites
A
- Mycophenolate
- Azathioprine
8
Q
Eg of calcineurin inhibitors
A
- Cyclosporin
- Tacrolimus
