Septic Joint: A Limb-Threatening Infection
Hours: 1.00
Suppurative arthritis is classified as either gonococcal or nongonococcal. In younger sexually active people, nearly three-fourths of cases are due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In children and older people, Staphylococcus aureus is the cause of most cases of septic arthritis. The increased incidence of S. aureus parallels the use of prosthetic joints and use of immunosuppressive medications. S. aureus is responsible for more than three-fourths of infected joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Other causes of septic joint include streptococcus and gram-negative rods. Delay in diagnosis and/or treatment can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.
Suppurative arthritis is classified as either gonococcal or nongonococcal. In younger sexually active people, nearly three-fourths of cases are due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In children and older people, Staphylococcus aureus is the cause of most cases of septic arthritis. The increased incidence of S. aureus parallels the use of prosthetic joints and use of immunosuppressive medications. S. aureus is responsible for more than three-fourths of infected joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Other causes of septic joint include streptococcus and gram-negative rods. Delay in diagnosis and/or treatment can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.
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Describe how septic arthritis is acquired and its presentation.
Discuss the laboratory and radiological tests used to make a diagnosis of septic joint.
List the principles of septic joint treatment.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Epidemiology
Bacterial Infection
Pathophysiology
Section 3: Diagnosis and Risk Factors
History of Presentation
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Culture
Section 4: Imaging and Treatment
Radiological Imaging
Treatment Considerations
Interprofessional Approach
Antibiotic Selection
Antibiotic Therapy
Joint Immobilization and Physical Therapy
Synovial Fluid Drainage
Infection Prevention
Complications of Septic Arthritis
Prognosis
Patient Education
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Catherine Swift, MT(ASCP) is the clinical laboratory science editor for Relias Learning. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hastings College and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from North Colorado Medical Center. She has experience working in hospital laboratories, clinic laboratories, and research experience in microbiology as well as clinical research trials involving patients and various drug therapies for osteoporosis, endometriosis and bone density at Creighton University School of Medicine. Disclosure: Catherine J. Swift, MT(ASCP) has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M)
Subject Matter Expert: Daniel Migliaccio, MD, FAAEMOlive Peart, MS, RT(R)(M), is a SME Writer with Relias. She is an established author, radiographer and educator with years of experience as a radiologic technology program director. She has authored several radiology and mammography related textbooks. She also volunteers with RAD-AID international and served as a program manager with the Asha Jyoti: Women's Healthcare Mobile Outreach Programme, Chandigarh, India and currently serves as RAD-AID's Chief Mammography Technologist for the RAD-AID USA Women's Health Initiative.
Disclosure: Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M) has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Daniel Migliaccio is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Emergency Ultrasound as well as the Ultrasound Fellowship Director at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. During Residency, Dr. Migliaccio was able to obtain an Honors Certificate in Medical Education from the Clinical Teaching Scholars Honors Program. He was also fortunate enough to be able to focus on his ultrasound skills, leading to an award for Outstanding Achievement in Ultrasound. Dr. Migliaccio is passionate about medical education, point of care ultrasound, and optimizing patient care using current literature. He is currently board certified in point of care ultrasound with a Focused Practice Designation in advanced point of care ultrasound through the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is enthusiastic about promoting Emergency Medicine and patient care nationally. Disclosure: Daniel Migliaccio, MD, FAAEM has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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