Flashcards in 6.10. Skin and Soft Tissue Infection - Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infections Deck (8)
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What type of infection is an Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infection?
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Nosocomial Infection
2
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How does Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infections normally present?
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- Initially as Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Can develop to Cellulitis
- Can develop even further to Tissue Necrosis
3
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What is commonly associated with Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infections?
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Associated Bacteraemia
4
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What are the risk factors for an Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infection?
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- Continuous infusion for more than 24 hours
- Cannula in situ for more than 72 hours
- Cannula in Lower Limb
- Patients with Neurological / Neurosurgical problems
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What is the most common organism, with regards to Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infection?
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Staphylococcus Aureus:
- MSSA
- MRSA
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What is the normal pathway of Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infections?
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- This commonly forms a Biofilm which then spills into the Bloodstream
- It can seed into other places (E.g. Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis)
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How is a diagnosis of an Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infection made?
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- Clinically
2. Positive Blood Cultures
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What is the treatment of Intravenous-Catheter Associated Infections?
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- Prevention is more important (e.g. not leaving unused cannula, monitoring, aseptic techniques etc.)
- Removal of the Cannula
- Express any pus from the Thrombophlebitis
- Antibiotics for 14 days
- Echocardiogram