Exam 3 - Endocarditis and bone/joint infections Flashcards
what is the most common bug that causes osteomyelitis
staph aureus
what type of bone/joint infection is life threatening
septic arthritis
standard duration of abx treatment for bone/joint infections?
4 - 6 weeks
For bone/joint infections: when can oral antibiotic therapy be given?
oral only used for osteomyelitis and to COMPLETE parenteral regimen
Able to give oral abx to kids when?
they have had a good clinical response to IV abx
Able to give oral abx to adults when?
if pt does NOT have diabetes or does NO have peripheral vascular disease
3 main therapeutic approaches to managing septic arthritis
appropriate abx
joint drainage
joint rest
what does PJI stand for
prosthetic joint infetion
PJIs: almost always necessitate the need for _________ and __________ of IV and/or oral abx therapy
need surgical intervention and prolonged courses
T or F: bone has poor perfusion
false!! great perfusion (lots of venous capillaries)
what are the 3 differ sections of the bone
epiphysis
metaphysis
diaphysis
what part of the bone is the epiphysis
it is the part at the END of the bone
what is the periosteum
fibrous/cellular envelope surrounding the bone
blood vessels supplying bone tissue are predominantly located in what parts of the bone
epiphysis and metaphysis
Epiphysis and diaphysis are separated by the _______ which is rapidly growing area of the bone with lots of blood vessels (aka infection can get here super easily)
epiphyseal growth plate
When blood flow is ________ an infection is possible with bacterial colonization
blood flow is SLOWED considerably