Mastitis + Breast Abscess Flashcards
1
Q
mastitis
A
inflammation of breast
2
Q
signs
A
pain
erythemous
fever
presents post-partum
3
Q
management + complication
A
self-limiting
can still feed
course of antibiotics
complication:
abscess
4
Q
breast abscess
A
pus coming out of breast
5
Q
signs
A
post-partum woman history of mastitis tender pus fever pain erythemous lump could be present
6
Q
management
A
incision and drainage
7
Q
what antibiotics are used
A
flucloxacillin
