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what are the stages of the infection process
incubation
prodromal
illness
convalescent
6 types of antibiotic resitant bacteria
MRSA
VISA/VRSA
VRE
PRSP
CDIFF
Severe reaction to infection
vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, hypotension
platelets, neutrophils, macrophages, and endothelial cells triggered esulting in exaggerated systemwide inflammatory response
SEPSIS
pathogen is eliminated, the affected tissues are repaired, and there are no more symptoms
convalescent stage
When to check pt antibiotic trough levels
minimum blood level
before next scheduled dose
Contact precaution diseases
C. diff, E. coli, shigella, Hep A
RSV, Parainfluenza, enteroviral
herpes simplex, impetigo, pediculosis, scabies
maximal impact of infectious process
tissue damage and inflammation produced by toxic byproduct, cell lysis, and immune response.
The patient experiences fever, chills, tiredness, and tenderness
illness stage
Diagnostic labs
WBC
cultures
antibody titers
direct antigent detection
Antibiotic peak and trough
the patient has redened/erythema on LLE. warm and painful. swollen and edema. drainage in the area. Pt has high wbc count
signs and symptoms of localized infection
when should you check a pt antibiotic peak level
1-2 hour after oral
1 hour after IM
30 min after IV
The patient starts experiencing general malaise, fatigue, muscle aches, HA, and fever
prodromal stage
pathogen actively replicates
pt asymptomatic
incubation period
Droplet precaution disease examples
Diphtheria
pertussis
mumps
rubella
influenza
strep
pneumonia
scarlet fever
diseases for universal precautions
EVERYONE
Bloodborne pathogens (hep B, C, HIV)
Airborne precaution diseases
PLACE PT IN NEG AIR PRESSURE ROOM
measles
varicella
TB
Herpes zoster