Other Flashcards
Conditions for PICC Abx
Severe cellulitis, resp & sinus infections, UTI, PID, Surg wound, abd& pelvic abcess, osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infection, brain abcess, spinal
OPAT challgenes
Weekly labs, cleaning & monitoring, complications with lines, pick right patient, expensive to place- must be done in patient
OPAT- Pt education
Signs & symptoms of infection, how & when to administer, caregiver assistance, stability & storage go abx.
Exanthem
Rash on external skin- caused by infectious pathogens & meds
Enathem
Rash on mucous membranes- common in smallpox, measles & chicken pox
IS Travel medicine
interdisciplinary society- certification, meets to promote healthy and safe travel
CDC- Travel health
Plan safe trips with country specific info- vaccine guidelines & endemic disease information