[Download Now] Preventing and Treating Infection: Sepsis and Microbiology Lab Tests – Cyndi Zarbano

You will learn to correctly diagnose a broad spectrum of possible infectious agents through a review of systems, sources of infection, diseases, and treatments. Through understanding of both common and uncommon diagnoses, you will improve your treatment level.

OUTLINE

• SIRS
• Surviving Sepsis Guidelines
• Sepsis Lab Findings
• 3-hour and 6-hour Bundles
• Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
• Lumbar Puncture
• Meningitis
• Encephalitis
• CSF Headache
• Cultures & Sensitivity
• Gram Stain
• Choosing Antibiotics
• Urinalysis

OBJECTIVES

1. Communicate the role lactate levels serve in identifying and treating sepsis.
2. Evaluate the components of the 3-hour and 6-hour bundles in the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines.
3. Inspect the findings in a urinalysis that support the diagnosis of an UTI.
4. Assess spinal fluid findings to differentiate between viral and bacterial meningitis and encephalitis.
5. Communicate two ways the gram stain and sensitivity can guide selection of antibiotics.

There are Sepsis and Microbiology Lab tests that can be used to prevent and treat infections. Cyndi Zarbano has a download of Preventing and Treating Infection: Sepsis and Microbiology Lab Tests. Cyndi Zarbano has a discount on preventative and treating infections.