Meningococcemia
Meningococcemia: Neisseria meningitidis bacteraemia -> endotoxin mediated fulminant multi-organ failure; mortality 10-12%
Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis is the unifying term used to describe infections caused by fungi belonging to the order Mucorales (e.g. Rhizopus, Rhizomucor, Mucor, and Absidia).
Multi-Resistant Bacteria Outbreak
Multi-Resistant Bacteria Outbreak: this is an infection control emergency; notify ICU staff and ID team
Multi-Resistant Organisms (MROs)
Multi-Resistant Organisms (MROs)
Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma lack a peptidoglycan cell wall: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the smallest free-living organism capable of self-replication
Needlestick Injuries
Management of Needlestick Injuries
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Hypothermia
OVERVIEW Hypothermia occurs when core body temperature is < 35°C mild: 32-35°C moderate: 28-32°C severe: < 28°C Swiss staging system I – clearly conscious and shivering II – impaired consciousness without shivering III – unconscious IV – not breathing V…
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State
Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) = Hyperosmotic Hyperglycaemic Syndrome (HHS)
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is hyperthermia with neurological dysfunction due to the failing thermoregulatory system; rectal temperature exceeds 40.6°C (definition varies between authors — in practice, don't be too strict especially if prehospital cooling performed)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus resulting from the consequences of insulin deficiency