peds57 Flashcards
1
Q
most commonly affected joint in septic arthritis in little kids
A
the hip; the knee is more common in older kids
2
Q
most common organisms in septic arthritis
A
staph aureus and streppyogenes; gonorrhea in adolescents
3
Q
best imaging screen for septic artritis
A
ultrasound; demonstrates fluid in the joint capsule
