MRSA question

CapeCodMermaid, RN · May 4, 2005

I think as healthy people we don't need to be that concerned about MRSA...it's the old, debilitated population that it hits the most. There was an article not too long ago about MRSA and all sorts of other nasties that were found on GYM EQUIPMENT...yuck. I expect to be bombarded by germs at work, but at the gym???(I knew there was a reason I don't exercise ) As far as I know, MRSA is spread by contact so as long as all those people with MRSA in their noses don't pick and wipe (eeeewwww) or sneeze onto an open area.......I think I'll head for the showers (although that post about sitting in bleach solution is a trifle over board :chuckle )

aorner · May 7, 2005

our lab usually do it automatically with a wound culture or a c & s

Schmoo1022 · May 7, 2005

I have a question...

We have a man that came to us from another facility with MRSA in her eyes. We have tried everything to get rid of it with no luck. How can we get this poor gent off precautions? His eyes are crusty and red.

DAREINGTX · May 7, 2005

The "bleach solution" I mentioned is the equivelent to a dip in a

chlorinated pool. The article was saying that if you have an active

infection it can prevent the spread from one wound to a new wound, as a

part of treatment.

Patrick M6 · May 7, 2005

I knew that S.aureus was everywhere, on our bodies, etc. but I had no idea that MRSA was everywhere and on us all the time.... are you sure that's right b/c it was my impression that this resistant strain caused terrible infections in anyone who became infected with it. I had a poor lady come down with it the other day and we not only used universal precautions but also isolation precautions as well. Can't be as common as your suggesting....

MRSA is S. aureus. It's just a strain that's resistant to antibiotics. It's pretty common, but mostly as a nosocomial infection. I have a powerpoint presentation I prepared for a group of students, if anyone would like it.

georgie girl · May 14, 2005

I did an online CEU course, and it explained the role of fluroquinolones with MRSA. Seems it has become a problem r/t excessive use of abx.

Geisbush · May 25, 2005

I think as healthy people we DO NEED TO BE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MRSA!! I was a healthy 23 year old when MRSA attacked my body. It's obvious that you or no one you love has been affected my MRSA because if you have seen the affects of MRSA you would know that it is nothing to chuckle about or make light of. I dont think I contracted MRSA by picking my nose nor is it passed that way. I thought this was a forum for professionals and I dont think you are taking MRSA seriously. I am not trying to be rude....but after my experience with MRSA it shocked me and dissapointed me to see your opinion on the situation. MRSA is frightening and devastating in many cases. My healthy 17 month old now has MRSA as well.....I guess I picked my nose around her or sneezed on her, RIGHT?!?!?

dlchap78 · May 25, 2005

I spoke with an ID doc the other day and he put it in perspective. He said that of course MRSA is out there. He said that Staph. aureus is doing what it is supposed to be doing. Folks, this is Darwinism right in front of us! SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST. I am too young to remember but he said this is what happen with penicillin 20 years ago. He said it is unfortunate that we have to deal with it but we have to be proactive and move along with evolution. EDUCATION about what it is, how to detect it and how to treat is necessary. We must educate our pt's and our own families. It is not a laughing matter but it is definitely managable!

tinkCC · May 26, 2005

I am just returning to work after having MRSA. A resident who was "in insolation" but also very attached to me is where I am sure I contacted it. She was allowed out of the room with a mask to smoke. Because a conbative resident had scratched me, the infection had an entry point on my arm. To make it worse I am diabetic so healing was even slower. And I was told by the Dr. I am not even more likely to have another serious bout with it.