Infection

Question 1

what is cellulitis?

Infection

Answer 1

• A bacterial infection occurring underneath the subcutaneous tissue.
• Can often lead to sepsis if left untreated.

Question 2

what is thrombocytopenia?

Infection

Answer 2

• Where an individual has a low platelet count.
• Below 150,000
• Symptoms:
  o Excessive bleeding
  o Easy bruising

Question 3

what is sepsis?

Infection

Answer 3

an extreme response to infection where the body starts damaging its own tissues.

Question 4

what is septicaemia?

Infection

Answer 4

bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread across the body, releasing toxins. This triggers a widespread inflammatory response.

Question 5

how do physios manage sepsis?

Infection

Answer 5

keeping the airways clear, positioning, ventilator weaning, early mobilisation and body strengthening.