Orthopaedic Flashcards
1
Q
Bone and Joint Infection
-Gram positive
A
Flucloxacillin
Penicillin allergy: vancomycin
Methicillin resistant: vancomycin, teicoplanin
2
Q
Bone and Joint Infection
-Gram negative
A
Co-trimoxazole
Amoxicillin
Ciprofloxacin
Ceftriaxone
3
Q
How long should you continue antibiotics for bone and joint infection?
A
Continue for at least two weeks after resolution
4
Q
Anti-biotics for prophylaxis for prosthetic joint?
A
Co-amoxiclav
Penicillin allergy: co-trimoxazole
5
Q
DAIR
A
4 + 8
6
Q
1 stage
A
4 + 8
7
Q
2 stage
A
6 + 6
8
Q
Hips
A
3 months
9
Q
Knee
A
6 months
10
Q
Antibiotics to give in bone and joint infection (immediate Abx until you have sensitivities etc)
e.g. admission to A&E with hot swollen very red and very painful joint
A
IV flucloxacillin and benzylpenicillin
