Infectious Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what is sepsis
A
condition where body launches systemic immune response to infection which affects functioning of the organs of the body
2
Q
signs of sepsis
A
fever pain redness swelling confusion
3
Q
SIRS criteria for sepsis
A
score >2 temp >38 or <36 HR >90 Resp rate >20 white blood cell count >12,000 or <4000
as well as clinical signs of infection
4
Q
qSOFA score for sepsis
A
score >2
RR> 22
SBP <100
GSC <14
5
Q
NEWS score for sepsis
A
NEWS >5 with clinical signs of infection
6
Q
what is the sepsis 6
A
oxygen IV fluids IV antibiotics blood cultures monitor urine output lactate
7
Q
what are the 4 antibiotics that cause C.diff
A
ciprofloxacin
co-amoxiclav
clindamycin
cephalosporins
8
Q
what are the cephalosporin antibiotics
A
anything that begins with cef lol
cephalosporin
ceftriaxone
etc
9
Q
what are tetracycline antibiotics (remember to avoid in pregnancy)
A
oxytetracycline
doxycycline
lymecyclines
10
Q
what are quinolone antibiotics
A
ciprofloxacin
ofloxacin
levofloxacin
etc
