Notes in 02_Septic Arthritis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Septic arthritis}} is where an {{c2::infection}} occurs within a joint. It is an emergency.
Published	02/10/2024	Route of infection of Acute Septic Arthritis {{c1::Haematogenous}} {{c1::Eruption of bone abscess}} {{c1::Direct invasion through trauma or surgery}}
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical features of Septic Arthritis in Infants{{c1::Picture of septicaemia}}{{c1::Irritability}}{{c1::Resistant to movement}}{{c1::Ill & Unwell}…
Published	02/10/2024	Clinical features of Septic Arthritis in Children and Adults {{c1::Acute pain in a single large joint (commonly the knee)}} {{c1::Reluctancy to move}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Pathology of Acute Septic Arthritis {{c1::Acute synovitis with purulent joint effusion}} {{c1::Articular cartilage attacked by bacterial toxin and cel…
Published	02/10/2024	Differential Diagnoses of Septic Arthritis {{c1::Acute Osteomyelitis}} {{c1::Trauma}} {{c1::Gout}} {{c1::Haemophilia}} {{c1::Rheumatic fever}} {{c1::I…
Published	02/10/2024	One of the most common causes of Septic Arthritis in Adults is an {{c1::Infected Joint Replacement}}
Published	02/10/2024	First line to diagnose Septic Arthritis is {{c1::Aspiration}} and {{c1::Culture}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Septic Arthritis{{c1::Blood culture }}{{c1::Raised ESR and CRP}}
Published	02/10/2024	Any warm, red, painful joint should be considered {{c1::septic arthritis}} until proven otherwise. You must {{c2::aspirate}} these join…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Joint aspiration for synovial fluid}} is the diagnostic gold standard test for Septic Arthritis
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Septic Arthritis{{c1::Supportive measures (Fluids and Analgesia)}}{{c1::Empirical therapy (IV flucloxacillin or clindamycin if allergic …
Published	02/10/2024	Empirical therapy of Septic Arthritis: (Route of Administration & Duration of Antibiotics) {{c1::IV antibiotics (flucloxacillin, or clindamycin if…
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