Osteomyletis Flashcards
1
Q
Osteomyelitis
A
inflammation of bone due to an infection
2
Q
RF
A
open surgery prosthetic valve immunsuppression DM vascular disease
3
Q
organisms that cause it
A
adults:
staph aureus
children:
staph aurea
salmonella species - sickle cell patient, child of Africa descent
4
Q
signs
A
pain, worse on activity
swelling
erythema
potential fever
5
Q
investigations
A
tissue biopsy
FBC
blood cultures
MRI
6
Q
management
A
ABDCE
IV antibiotics - flucloxacillin
analgesia
surgical:
drainage/wash of joint
7
Q
when is it a chronic condition
A
requires 3 months of abx
symptoms gradually getting and worse
persistent drainage of pus
8
Q
what antibiotic is used if there is penicillin allergy
A
clindamycin
