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


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