Mastitis Flashcards
1
Q
how to breastfeed while you have mastitis?
A
breast feed with other breast while infected breast is pumped
2
Q
commonest cause of breast abscess
A
staph aureus
3
Q
where does the staph aureus come from in a breast abscess?
A
infant nasopharynx
4
Q
diagnosis
A
needle aspiration for culture
USS for location
5
Q
conservative management
A
express milk massage breast heat packs warm showers simple analgesia
6
Q
antibiotic choice
A
flucloxacillin (sample of breast milk sent for culture and sensitivities)
7
Q
can you get candida of the nipple?
A
yes
check infant for white spots in mouth
8
Q
development of abscess
A
incision and drainage
