Joint infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 symptoms that suggest infection?
A
- Rubor (redness)
- Calor (hot)
- Dolor (pain)
- Tumor (swelling)
- Functio laesa (loss of function)
2
Q
What test should you do on a suspected joint/bone infection?
A
CRP
Plasma viscosity
Blood cultures
X-ray
3
Q
What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis?
A
- post-traumatic
- Open fracture
- children (haematogenous spread)
4
Q
What is most common bacteria associated with osteomyelitis?
A
- s. aures
5
Q
What is the most common bacteria in children osteomyelitis?
A
- haemophilus
6
Q
What is the name of the abscess involved in chronic osteomyelitis?
A
- Brodie’s abscess
7
Q
How does septic arthritis form?
A
- direct inoculation
- metaphyseal spread
- direct haematogenous
8
Q
If there is pus….
A
… let it out
9
Q
What are the most common organisms associated with soft tissue infection?
A
- Staph
- Strep
10
Q
What antibiotics are most commonly used in soft tissue infections?
A
- flucloxacillin
- benzylpenicillin
11
Q
Gas forming organism may be a sign of?
A
- necrotising fasciitis
12
Q
How many stages are involved in an infected arthroplasty treatment?
A
- Two stage revision
- removal
- and the implantation
13
Q
Prophylaxis for joint/bone infections?
A
- Clean air theatres
- local antibiotics
- systemic antibiotics
- duration of surgery
