Septic arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
treatment of septic arthritis ?
A
IV flucloxacilin (or clindamycin if penicillin allergic)
needle aspiration to decompress joint
arthroscopic lavage may be required
2
Q
investigations for diagnosis of septic arthritis ?
A
synovial fluid aspiration
blood cultures
joint USS
3
Q
most common causative organism responsible for septic arthritis ?
A
staph aureus
4
Q
what criteria is used to determine diagnosis of septic arthritis ?
A
kosher criteria
5
Q
features of kosher criteria ?
A
fever > 38.5
non-weight bearing
raised ESR
raised WCC
