Wound, bone and joint infections Flashcards

1
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Surgical site infection

A

Staph aureus

Rx - Fluclox

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Septic arthritis

A
Staph aureus, Streptococci
E. Coli
Febrile
Red hot swollen joint
Culture
Aspirate
Effusion
Rx - IV Abx
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3
Q

Osteomyelitis

A

Staph Aureus

Debride

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4
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Prosthetic Joint Infection

A

Staph Aureus
Failure of joint - never felt right
Replace joint again
Abx impregnated cement

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