Osteomyelitis

Question 1

what is an acute or chronic inflammatory process invocling bone and structures secondary to infection with pyogenic organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and mycobacteria

Answer 1

osteomyelitis

Question 2

causes of OM in younger adults vs older adults

Answer 2

younger adults in the setting of trauma
older adults as a result of contigous spread of infection to bone from adjacent soft tissues and joints

Question 3

what is an essentail component in the evaluation of suspected OM

Answer 3

radiographic imaging.

Question 4

what are the most common cause of acute OM in adults and children

Answer 4

S. Aures (MSSA and MRSA)

Question 5

what are the two pillars of OM Tx

Answer 5

surgical containment and prolonged ABx therapy

Question 6

antibiotic treatment of OM

Answer 6

IV Vancomycin and IV ceftriaxone

Question 7

disposition of OM

Answer 7

medevac

Contact MO to determine feasibility of starting empiric oral ABx