Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship Flashcards

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What are some methods of decolonisation?

A

Nasal mupirocin for MRSA

Chlorhexidine body wash

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What is the most common mode of transmission of HAI’s?

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Indirect spread via a contaminated object or person

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Which infections are spread via airborne transmission?

A

TB

Measles

Varicella

?Influenza/SARS

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What is antimicrobial stewardship?

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A systematic approach to using antibiotics prudently

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