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Name the sepsis six pathway
Oxygen, blood cultures, ABX, IV resuscitation, serum lactate, U/O
6 RIGHTS
Patient Time Dose Drug Route WRITE IT DOWN
HEAT
History, Examination, Action, Treatment
What is a drug incident
Something that is unexpected
What is a drugs error?
Something that is preventable
Oral hypoglycaemic agents
For people who have SOME insulin
Insulin’s
For people who have NO insulin
Incretin Mimics - type 2 only (4 points)
- Gives the sensation of fullness to reduce appetite
- Suppresses the release of glucose from the liver
- Slows the emptying of the stomach which reduces the level of glucose
- Stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin
Immunostimulants - SPECIFIC
Antigen specific in immune response e.g. Hep A, influenza, polio and rabies
Immunostimulants - NON SPECIFIC
Macrokine used in wound healing
Immunosuppressants
Autoimmune disorders e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Bactericidal
Causes cell death - penicillin, cephalosporins
Bacteriostatic
Reduced bacterial cell reproduction - erythromycin, gentamicin, clindamycin
How long can a normal prescription last
6months
How long can a controlled drug prescription last
28 days
How long should a controlled drugs book be kept for
A minimum of two years
In an isolated incident, who can second check your controlled drugs?
The most senior member of staff
Can drugs from other areas be given to a patient?
No.