w14: identifying sites of infection, pathogens, and treatment
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CAUTI
catheter associated UTI
CLABSI
central line associated blood stream infection
how is antibiotic treatment chosen
optimal efficacy at treating identified infectious organism
definitive treatment
using most narrow-spectrum drug based on sensitivity results
what are the 5 ways that you can identify a site of infection?
initial signs/symptoms; known exposure; open wound; surgical site; invasive devices
why is narrow-spectrum treatments preferred
limit activity and targets specific organisms
PVC
peripheral vascular catheter that can cause a blood stream infection
when should you obtain a specimen?
BEFORE initiating antimicrobial tx
what are the 4 listed invasive device infections
CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, PVC
VAP
ventilator associated pneumonia