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Osteomyelitis Flashcards

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what is an acute or chronic inflammatory process invocling bone and structures secondary to infection with pyogenic organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and mycobacteria

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osteomyelitis

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causes of OM in younger adults vs older adults

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younger adults in the setting of trauma
older adults as a result of contigous spread of infection to bone from adjacent soft tissues and joints

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what is an essentail component in the evaluation of suspected OM

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radiographic imaging.

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what are the most common cause of acute OM in adults and children

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S. Aures (MSSA and MRSA)

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what are the two pillars of OM Tx

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surgical containment and prolonged ABx therapy

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antibiotic treatment of OM

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IV Vancomycin and IV ceftriaxone

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disposition of OM

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medevac

Contact MO to determine feasibility of starting empiric oral ABx

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