Types of Infections 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures invasion of the body by microorganisms invading microorganisms: use the host’s resources to multiply interfere with normal function 3rd leading cause of death in the U. S. 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Local infection only a specific portion of the body is infected pain redness heat at the site swelling pus foul smelling drainage 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Systemic infection affects the entire body fever aches chills nausea vomiting weakness 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Endogenous Infection or disease originating within the body Includes metabolic disorders, congenital abnormalities, tumors, and infections caused by microorganisms within the body (endo- inside; genous- type or kind) 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Exogenous Infection or disease originating outside the body Include pathogenic organisms that invade the body, radiation, chemical agents, trauma, electric shock and temperature extremes (exo- outside; genous- type or kind) 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Nosocomial infections Hospital/Facility acquired Transmitted by the HCP Infection Control program –prevent and deal with these infections 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Nosocomial infections Many are antibiotic resistant and can cause life-threatening infections Examples Staphylococcus Pseudomonas Enterococci 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Opportunistic infections Occur when the body’s defenses are weak Examples (AIDS Pt.) Kaposi’s sarcoma – CA Pneumocystis carinii – pneumonia 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Any sign of infection must be reported to the nurse or doctor! VERY IMPORTANT Any sign of infection must be reported to the nurse or doctor! 2.02 Understand infection control procedures