Wound, bone and joint infections Flashcards
1
Q
Surgical site infection
A
Staph aureus
Rx - Fluclox
2
Q
Septic arthritis
A
Staph aureus, Streptococci E. Coli Febrile Red hot swollen joint Culture Aspirate Effusion Rx - IV Abx
3
Q
Osteomyelitis
A
Staph Aureus
Debride
4
Q
Prosthetic Joint Infection
A
Staph Aureus
Failure of joint - never felt right
Replace joint again
Abx impregnated cement