Nosocomial Infection Flashcards
1
Q
E. coli
A
UTI-catheter
1/2 most common causes
2
Q
S aureus
A
Wound infection/decubitus ulcers/drains
Intravascular catheters
Ventilator/intubation associated pneumonia
3
Q
Polymicrobial
A
Aspiration pneumonia (RLL infiltrate or RUL/RML if recumbent)
4
Q
GN bacteria
A
Aspiration pneumonia
5
Q
GN anaerobes (Bacteroides/Prevotella/Fusobacterium)
A
Aspiration pneumonia
Decubitus ulcers/surgical wounds/drains
6
Q
S epidermidis
A
Intravascular catheters
7
Q
Enterobacter
A
Intravascular catheters
8
Q
P aeruginosa
A
Ventilator/intubation pneumonia
9
Q
Klebsiella
A
Ventilator/intubation pneumonia
Catheters
10
Q
Acinetobacter
A
Ventilation/endotracheal pneumonia
11
Q
HBV
A
Renal dialysis or needle stick
12
Q
HCV
A
Renal dialysis or needlestick
13
Q
Proteus species
A
Urinary catheters
14
Q
Legionella
A
Water aerosols = pneumonia, GI N/V, neuro
