Septic Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
Septic Arthritis is defined as what
A
Joint infection typically in knees in older age + infants
2
Q
What is the bacteria in question that can cause Septic Arthritis
A
Staph Aureus
3
Q
What are 3 causes / risk factors that can lead to septic arthritis
A
Surgery of Knee Joint
RA => Immune suppressed drugs
Artificial Joint Space
4
Q
What are 5 signs of Septic Arthritis
A
Heat
Pain
Redness
Swelling
Fever
5
Q
What are the 2 treatment plans for Septic Arthritis
What are 2 drugs given
A
AB (Flucloxacillin + Clindamycin)
Drainage of joint
6
Q
What are the investigations used in Septic Arthritis (2)
A
Bloods
Xray
