Post-Op Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Furuncle/ carbuncle- Eti
A
- Primary cutaneous abscess originating from glands and hair follicles
- Furuncles most common surgical infection
- Immunodeficient pts
- Staph and anaerobes
2
Q
Furuncle/ carbuncle- Sx
A
- Red to white to necrosis
- Boils
- Itch
- Regional lymphadenopathy
- Funruncles to carbuncles
- Carbuncles- Deep seated mass of fistulous tracts
3
Q
Furuncle/ carbuncle- Tx
A
- Furncle- Drainage
- Carbuncle- Excision and abx
4
Q
Cellulitis- Eti
A
Connective tissue infection
- PMNs
- Strept or staph
5
Q
Cellulitis- Sx
A
- Brawny reddish brown skin
- Edematous
- Surgical wound site as portal of entry
- High fever
- Lymphangitis
6
Q
Cellulitis- Tx
A
- Rest, elevation
- Abx
- Warm packs
7
Q
Pyomyositis- Eti
A
- Skeletal muscle infection
- S. aureus and GAS
8
Q
Gas gangrene- Eti
A
- Clostridium species
9
Q
Wound infection- Eti
A
- Staph or strept infection during procedure
- 3rd most common infection
10
Q
Wound infection- Timeline
A
5-10 days post op
11
Q
Wound infection- Sx
A
- Fever
- Erythema, pain, warmth at surgical site
12
Q
Wound infection- Tx
A
- Open wound and drain
- Abx if invasive
13
Q
Pyomyositis- Sx
A
- Severe muscle edema
- Compartment syndrome
- Necrosis
- Skin change
14
Q
Pyomyositis- Dx
A
CT
15
Q
Pyomyositis- Tx
A
- Drainage
- Abx
16
Q
Gas gangrene- Sx
A
- Red-brown skin sloughing off
- Rapid progression
- Foul smell
- Discharge and gas bubbles
