Septic joint Flashcards
1
Q
Definitive diagnosis
A
Detection of bacteria in the synovial fluid
2
Q
Tests to order for synovial fluid
A
Gram stain, C&S, leukocyte count and differential
3
Q
Differential diagnosis of acute mono arthritis
A
Infection Crystal induced Hemarthrosis Tumor Systemic rheumatic disease Osteoarthritis Intra-articular derangement
4
Q
Typical for synovial fluid analysis in patients with bacterial arthritis
A
Positive culture
Positive gram stain
Purulent with 50 - 150 x 10^3
Depressed glucose, elevated lactic acid
