joint lab Flashcards
1
Q
indications for knee arthrocentesis
A
- Diagnostic evaluation of acute monoarticular or polyarticular arthritis
- diagnoistic is used to determine etiology
- make sure articular process must be differentiated from periarticular processes
2
Q
contraindications for knee arthrocentesis
A
-overlying skin infection or lesion
3
Q
what is a relative contraindication for knee arthrocentesis
A
bacteremia
4
Q
what are landmarks for knee arthrocentesis
A
-patella
5
Q
what are landmarks for shoulder arthorcentesis
A
- clavicle,
- coracoid process
- humeral head
6
Q
what 3 tests should you run on synovial fluid
A
count and differential, crystal analysis, and Gram stain and culture
