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Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) are:
 
Case Studies
Case Study 1 - Presented by Peter Linden, MD PDF Print E-mail

  • 64-year-old woman with percutaneous silastic catheter (PSC)
  • Managed with percutaneous biliary drainage and intermittent antibiotics
  • Drain removed 1 month ago, last antibiotics were 4 months ago, and peripherally-inserted central catheter removed 2 months ago
  • Presents to emergency department
  • Shaking, chills, fever of 38.8°C, and lethargy
  • White blood cells 14 400 cells/mm3; 32% bands
  • Heart rate, 110 bpm; respiratory rate, 24 breaths/min; blood pressure, 130/90 mm Hg

 
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