Post-Operative Infection I & II - Allen J Kempf, DPM, MS, AACFAS, DABPM
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What is the most common cause of abscess formation in the skin?

  • Septic arthritis
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Indwelling catheters
  • Staphylococcus aureus or streptococcal species (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic clinical symptom of an abscess?

  • Erythema
  • Warmth
  • Decreased pain (correct)
  • Edema

    • Which of the following is the most accurate diagnostic test for septic arthritis?

  • Analysis of synovial fluid (correct)
  • Ultrasound
  • MRI
  • X-ray

    • Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing septic arthritis?

    <p>Stable angina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the IDSA guidelines, which of the following is the primary treatment for septic arthritis?

    <p>A combination of joint drainage and empiric antibiotic administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a criteria for the diagnosis of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

    <p>Leukocytosis &gt; 20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of Post-Operative Infection I & II according to the text?

    <p>Recognizing types of foot and ankle soft tissue, joint, and bone infections requiring surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criteria are associated with sepsis in lower extremity infections as per the text?

    <p>SIRS criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'infection' as per the text?

    <p>The pathological presence of bacteria in a site or wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is NOT part of the expected outcomes discussed in the text for managing infections?

    <p>Identifying patterns of bone infections in the foot and ankle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does Post-Operative Infection I & II NOT focus on according to the text?

    <p>Clinical parameters of common upper extremity infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary pathological mechanism underlying cellulitis?

    <p>Impairment of the physical skin barrier, immune system, or circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cellulitis?

    <p>Pruritus (itching)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant risk factor for recurrence of cellulitis?

    <p>Venous insufficiency or stasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pathogens are most commonly associated with cellulitis?

    <p>Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge in the treatment of cellulitis?

    <p>Difficulty in culturing the causative organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can present similarly to cellulitis?

    <p>Gout and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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