NCC content Flashcards
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late-onset sepsis
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- presents after DOL7
- pathogens similar to early onset
- increased predilection for CNS
- less severe systemic & cardiovascular symptoms
2
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early-onset sepsis
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- presents in first 3 days of life
- multisystem fulminate illness
- can have rapid progression to septic shock
- increased mortality
3
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nosocomial pathogens
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- staphylococci (epi, staph aureus, MRSA)
- gram negative rods (pseudomonas, klebsiella, proteus, serratia)
- fungal (candida)
4
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systemic inflammatory response (SIRS): when things go wrong with the normal inflammatory response
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- widespread inflammatory response: formation of mediators
- initiated by variety of insults
- encompasses several stages of infection: sepsis, sepsis cascade
- symptoms: hypotension, third spacing, micro thrombi, further mediator release, DIC
5
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what is the septic triad?
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- endotoxin
- tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
- interleukin-1
6
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describe an endotoxin
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- cell wall component of bacteria
- released by bacteria when it dies or multiplies
- can be present in absence of positive blood culture
7
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what does endotoxin do to the body?
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- produces breakdown of microvascular endothelium (which can lead to third spacing and hypotension)
- initiates complement cascade and coagulation
- initiates release of platelet activating factor (PAF) which creates microthrombi
8
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describe tumor necrosis factor
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- mimics effects of endotoxin
- secretory product of monocyte/macrophage system
- levels rise immediately after endotoxin release
- promotes release of IL-1, which acts synergistically with TNF further magnifying clinical symptoms
9
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describe interleukin-1
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released in response to TNF
- synergistic effect with TNF
- potentiates hypertension
- induces hyper dynamic cardiovascular function
- stimulates leukocytosis, fever, metabolic changes
10
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which group of bacteria is hypoglycemia associated with?
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-gram negative infections
11
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what kind of sugar response to preterm babies have with sepsis?
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hyperglycemia
12
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what indicates a left shift on I/T ratio?
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> 0.2
13
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what levels are concerning with ANC?
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500-1000 intermediate risk
14
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when to get an LP
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- those with clinical signs or positive blood culture for EOS
- should be done for all LOS work-ups
15
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concerning LP findings
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- *pleocytosis, elevated protein, low glucose)
- increased WBC (0-32 in 1st month, no higher than 10 after 1 month)
- protein: term 20 to 170; preterm 65-150
- traumatic taps: 1 leukocyte for every 700 RBCs; should be repeated according to the literature, calculations not accurate
