Total duration of antibiotics in acute osteomyelitis is -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 6 weeks Treatment of acute osteomylitiso If acute osteomyelitis is suspected on clinical grounds, blood and fluid samples should be taken for laboratory investigation and then treatment is started immediately without waiting for final confirmation of the diagnosiso There are four important aspects to the management of the patient: -i) Supportive treatment of pain (analgesic) and dehydration.ii) Splintage of the affected part to provide comfort and to prevent contracture.iii) Appropriate antimicrobial therapy: 2 weeks intravenous and 4 weeks oral (total 6 weeks).iv) Surgical drainage :- Surgical drainage is indicateda. If there is no improvement within 24-48 hours of iv antibiotics.b. Formation of abscess Surgical methods includes Aspiration, incision and drainage, multiple drill holes, or small bone window depending on the situation.
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Infection of Bones & Joints