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1
What is sepsis,
What causes sepsis,
How is sepsis identified
24  cards
Intro
Colonisation vs infection,
What criteria can be used for sepsis,
Why does hypotension occur in inf...
4  cards
Identifying Sepsis
Hygiene requirements for c diff,
Transient colonisation,
What organisms are usually found ...
15  cards
Gram +ves
Describe the process of start smart,
Name a coagulase negative staph,
Name 3 types of enterococci
38  cards
Gram -ves
How do gram ves differ in structu...,
What is the driver of sepsis in g...,
General rule for ciprofloxacin
25  cards
Host - Microbe Interactions
Main cells of innate immune system,
Main cells of the acquired immune...,
What do phagocytes act against
39  cards
Quiz
All penicillins beta lactams are ...,
Which antibiotic can cause photos...,
Which antibiotic can worsen epile...
38  cards
Sepsis Organ Effects
How does sepsis affect the cardio...,
How can cardio effects of sepsis ...,
How does sepsis affect the pulmon...
11  cards
Choosing an Antibiotic
How do the 4 c antibiotics cause ...,
Drawbacks of broad spectrum antib...,
2 general rules for antibiotic pr...
19  cards
Know Your Pathogen
The presence of porins in the cel...,
How can you determine whether an ...,
A gram ve cocci inside the cell i...
21  cards
Using the Laboratory Well
What are the 3 main molecular tests,
Culture is mainly used for what 2...,
How are culture samples stored
25  cards
Sepsis Summary Lecture
How effective are antibiotics in ...,
General rule for surgical prophyl...,
What cultures are needed in endoc...
18  cards

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