Sepsis and Surgical Site Infection — Bundle
SSI prevention bundle: preop optimization (glucose, smoking cessation), skin prep with alcohol‑chlorhexidine, timed antibiotic prophylaxis, normothermia, OR traffic control. Sepsis: life‑threatening organ dysfunction due to dysregulated host response to infection; recognize early using SOFA/qSOFA. Management: early cultures + broad‑spectrum antibiotics + source control (debridement, washout), hemodynamic resuscitation with crystalloids and vasopressors as needed. Open fractures: early IV antibio...
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10What is the primary purpose of the SSI prevention bundle in orthopaedic surgery?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT part of the Sepsis Six bundle?
mcqWhat does a qSOFA score of 2 or more indicate?
mcqIn the context of sepsis management, what is the significance of measuring serum lactate?
mcqWhich of the following statements about antibiotic prophylaxis in orthopaedic surgery is true?
mcqWhat is the first step in the management of an open fracture with suspected infection?
mcqWhat is the correct fluid resuscitation strategy in the early management of septic shock?
mcqWhich of the following best describes septic shock?
mcqWhat is the role of normothermia in the SSI prevention bundle?
mcqFor patients at risk of sepsis, which of the following factors is NOT assessed in the qSOFA scoring system?