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Focusing on joint sepsis Flashcards

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What are the possible aetiologies of joint sepsis?

A

Traumatic wounds
Iatrogenic
Haematogenous

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Describe joint sepsis in neonates

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High risk
lack of natural immunity
Failure of passive transfer
Bacteraemia → sequestration of pathogens in synovial membrane

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Describe the treatment of joint sepsis

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Lavage
Antibiotics
Remove underlying cause

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