Sepsis

Question 1

what does the Sepsis 6 Bundle comprise of?

Answer 1

give 3, take 3. BUFALO

B = bloods
U = urine output
F = fluids
A = antibiotics
L = lactate
O = oxygen

Question 2

4c antibiotics

Answer 2

clindamycin, cephalosporins, co-amoxiclav and ciprofloxacin

Question 3

Before a lumbar puncture is performed to diagnose meningococcal septicaemia, what essential test must first be performed?

Answer 3

clotting screen

Question 4

what investigation is an alternative to blood cultures for the diagnosis of Meningococcal septicaemia

Answer 4

Meningococcal PCR

Question 5

is Gentamicin mostly effective against gram negative or positive bacteria

Answer 5

negative

Question 6

Is amoxicillin active against more gram positive or negative bacteria?

Answer 6

positive

Question 7

best test to diagnose C diff infection in Tayside

Answer 7

stool toxin test