SSTIs Flashcards

1
Q

Define SSTI

A

Skin and soft tissue infection

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2
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SSTIs are commonly associated with which comorbidities?

A

Obesity, vascular disease, T2DM

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3
Q

When are antibiotics used for boils?

A

Only if there is cellulitis and redness around the boil. If not, can just drain it

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4
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Main antibiotic that can be used for MRSA?

A

Vancomycin

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5
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Why should you ask patients about their exposure when presenting with an SSTI?

A

Depending on where they have been, they may be at risk for particular pathogens.
E.g. fresh water (the floods), salt water, animal bites, all have their own pathogens associated

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6
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Treatment for rapidly progressing SSTIs?

A

Need to ensure you use a broad spectrum AB that will cover the most damaging pathogens.

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7
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Signs of a fast-progressing SSTI?

A

Disproportionate pain, skin sloughing, gas in the tissue on imaging

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8
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Define nosocomial

A

Health care acquired

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9
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Most common pathogen for nosocomial acquired SSTIs?

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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10
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Examples of nosocomial SSTIs?

A

Surgical site infection, IV catheter site infection, pressure areas in immobile patients

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11
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When should you switch to oral therapy?

A

ASAP

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12
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Minimal duration for ABs in SSTIs?

A

5 days

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