Osteomyelitis Flashcards
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Osteomyelitis is
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an Infection in the bony tissue caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
Invasion causes an inflammatory process
This leads to necrosed bone
Results in sequestrum
Becomes a chronic pathology
2
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Exogenous Osteomyelitis
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Infection originates outside the body
Ex: Open Fracture
3
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Endogenous Osteomyelitis
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Infection is carried by the bloodstream from other parts of the body
4
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Osteomyelitis Risk Factors (7)
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- Infections
- Catheters
- IV drug use
- Dialysis
- Salmonella
- -Populations at risk: children, SCD - Poor dental care
- Trauma
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Osteomyelitis Focused Assessment
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Bone Pain Constant, localized, pulsating Worsens with movement Fever > 101 degrees F (Acute) Redness, swelling, tenderness, heat Vascular Insufficiency
6
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Osteomyelitis Interventions
Describe the treatment with the use of Antibiotics/ Antiviral/ Antifungal
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Long term IV antimicrobial therapy (6-8 weeks)
PICC line
7
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Other Interventions for Osteomyelitis:
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Wound management
Pain management
Hyperbaric chambers
Surgery
