Intro to Infectious Disease Unit Flashcards
1
Q
HAI
A
Healthcare Associated Infections
2
Q
% of pts impacted by HAI
A
10%
3
Q
What types of things are HAI associated with?
4 things
A
- catheters
- procedures
- wounds
- intubation
4
Q
Effects of HAI
3 things
A
- increased cost of care
- prolonged hospitalization
- increased morbidity and mortality
5
Q
Steps to reduce HAI
3 pt focused things
A
- remove/change catheters ASAP
- narrow abx spectrum ASAP
- use only the necessary drug & duration
6
Q
5 w’s of surgical infections
A
Wind
Wound
Water
Walking
Wonder Drugs
7
Q
What can a post-op fever mean?
immediately, 1 wk out, > 1 wk out
A
Immediate: related to meds given during operation
Within 1 wk: suspect HAI
More than 1 wk out: suspect surgical site infection
8
Q
FUO
A
Fever of Unk Origin
9
Q
Define FUO
3 things
A
- Illness > 3 wks in duration
- Fever > 38.3C (101F)
- No dx after 3 outpatient visits or 3 days of hospitalization
10
Q
3 Categories of FUO
A
- Hospital Associated FUO
- Neutropenic FUO
- HIV Associated FUO
11
Q
FUO Classifications
5 things
A
- infection
- neoplasm
- autoimmune disorder
- misc
- undiagnosed
12
Q
Components of Infection Prevention
5 things
A
- Universal Precautions (assume infectious, handle fluids w/ care)
- Wash/sanitize hands frequently
- Wear gloves
- Good bedside care
- Vaccinations
13
Q
Types of Vaccines
A
- Live attenuated vaccines
- Inactivated/killed vaccines
14
Q
Live attenuated vaccines
A
live virus injected into someone, but it’s a weaker version of the virus
15
Q
Which vaccines ok for pregnancy?
A
- tdap (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus)
- influenza
