Wound Classification, Infecton, & Antimicrobial Use Flashcards

1
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How would we classify a wound that was created by surgery, as long as there was no infection encountered, aseptic technique was maintained, and no structure normally containing bacT was opened…?

A

Clean!

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How would we classify a wound created by surgery, but in the case where a minor break in technique occurred or a hollow/viscous/organ normally containing bacT was opened and contents were spilled…?

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Clean-contaminated

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How would we classify a wound created by surgery, but involved a major break in technique and a hollow viscus is opened with gross spillage, OR a traumatic wound…?

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Contaminated

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The risk of infection doubles with every ________ of surgery (anesthesia).
[time]

A

70 min
​(1 hour as *general rule of thumb*)

p. 91 Fossum

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How long before surgery should you administer prophylactic antibiotics?

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30-60 min prior to skin incision
*continued perioperatively, but not longer than 24 hours*
—>Cefazolin 22mg/kg IV q 90-120 min intra-op

p. 93, Fossum

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When should therapeutic antibiotics be started and continued for?

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Started before surgery and continued for 2-3 days after apparent resolution of infection

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