Ortho - Infections Flashcards
1
Q
what is cellulitis?
A
infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue
2
Q
features of cellulitis?
A
borders red hot tender swollen
3
Q
commonest organism for cellulitis?
A
group A strep
staph aureus
MRSA
4
Q
Ix for cellulitis?
A
swab and culture
FBC
blood culture
5
Q
Tx for mild cellulitis?
A
fluclox or doxy (pen allergic)
6
Q
Tx for sepsis by cellulitis?
A
fluclox or vanc (pen allergic)
7
Q
Tx for nec fasc?
A
fluclo + clinda + gent
clinda + gent + vanc if pen allergic
8
Q
what is osteomyelitis?
A
infection of the bone
9
Q
risk factors for osteomyelitis?
A
trauma surgery immunocompromised PWID DM
10
Q
what bugs cause osteomyelitis in newborns?
A
staph aureus
enterobacter
strep
11
Q
what bugs cause osteomyelitis in kids?
A
staph
strep
h influenzae
enterobacter
12
Q
what bugs cause osteomyelitis in adults?
A
staph
enterobacter
13
Q
Tx for osteomyelitis?
A
IV Abx
debride bone
14
Q
what are features of septic arthritis?
A
pain
red
swollen
sore on moving
15
Q
what organisms cause septic arthritis?
A
staph strep H influenzae E.coli salmonella campylobacter
