Septic arthritis

Question 1

What is the summary of pathophysiology of septic arthritis?

Answer 1

invasion of ajointby aninfectious agentresulting injoint inflammation

Question 2

What is the course of drug route of administration and duration when treating septic arthritis in children?

Answer 2

2 weeks IV + 4 weeks oral antibiotics

Question 3

What is the drug intervention for septic arthritis in a child less than 3 months?

Answer 3

cefotaxime IV

Question 4

What is the drug intervention for septic arthritis in a child 3 months to 5 years?

Answer 4

IV ceftriaxone

Question 5

What is the drug intervention for septic arthritis in a child 3 months to 5 years, who is penicillin allergic?

Answer 5

clindamycin

Question 6

What is the drug intervention for septic arthritis in a child more than 6 years of age?

Answer 6

cefotaxime IV

Question 7

What is the drug intervention for septic arthritis in a child older than 6, who is penicillin allergic?

Answer 7

clindamycin IV

Question 8

What is the oral stepdown antibiotic after treating a child who is older than 6 years of age for septic arthritis with IV antibiotics?

Answer 8

• co-amoxiclav
• flucloxacillin

Question 9

What surgical intervention is used to treat septic arthritis in a child?

Answer 9

joint aspiration