Bone and Joint Infxns Flashcards
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Types of osteomyelitis
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4 weeks - chronic
1
Q
2 diseases of bone and joints
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Osteomyelitis
Septic arthritis
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Q
Pathogens in osteomyelitis…
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S. aureus - Vanc, MSSA - naf
Enterococcus - amp or Vanc
Strep - pen G
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Q
Tx of osteomyelitis…
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Start IV
Remove prosthetic device!
4
Q
When to switch to PO in osteomyelitis?
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7-10 days improvement
5
Q
Septic arthritis pathogens…
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Nongonococcal- S. aureus, strep
Gonococcal - N. gonorrhea
6
Q
Tx septic arthritis (Nongonococcal)
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Drain
Vancfor gram (+)
Ceftazidime, Carbapenems for gram (-)
7
Q
Tx gonococcal septic arthritis…
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Ceftriaxone