MRSA Flashcards
1
Q
What is MRSA?
A
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria which is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics (penicillins/cephalosporins/carbapenems)
2
Q
How is high risk for MRSA?
A
Elderly
Nursing home residents
Patients with open wounds or active skin disease
3
Q
When do people need to be swabbed for MRSA and what sites tend to be swabbed?
A
When coming in for surgery or treatment
Nasal Groin Open wounds Catheters/PEGs Tracheostomy
4
Q
What can be done to prevent the spread of MRSA on the ward?
A
Use of side room Appropriate PPE Hand hygiene Safe handling of clinical waste Environment cleaning Covering lesions Appropriate Abx use
5
Q
How can an MRSA infection be eradicated?
A
Chlorhexidine body washes for 5 days
Antibacterial nasal creams 3x day for 5 days
Abx:
- doxycycline
- Clindamycin
- Teicoplanin
- Linezid
6
Q
What information needs to be included in the discharge of a patient who had MRSA?
A
Site of MRSA infection
Abx used to treat/eradicate
What the recommended management would be
