Septic until proven otherwise: approach to and treatment of the septic joint in adult patients
S Visser, J Tupper - Canadian Family Physician, 2009 - cfp.ca
Analysis of the synovial fluid is interpreted based on the gross appearance, colour, viscosity,
WBC count, and Gram stain results. Traditionally, the cutoff value for synovial WBC count for …
WBC count, and Gram stain results. Traditionally, the cutoff value for synovial WBC count for …
Synovial fluid analysis
SR Brannan, DA Jerrard - The Journal of emergency medicine, 2006 - Elsevier
AsA prompt and accurate diagnosis of a painful, swollen joint is imperative, primarily in the
case of a septic joint, as delayed therapy may result in progression of disease or permanent …
case of a septic joint, as delayed therapy may result in progression of disease or permanent …
How sensitive is the synovial fluid white blood cell count in diagnosing septic arthritis?
DC McGillicuddy, KH Shah, RP Friedberg… - The American journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to determine the sensitivity of the current standard
for synovial fluid leukocytosis analysis in diagnosing infectious arthritis or a septic joint. How …
for synovial fluid leukocytosis analysis in diagnosing infectious arthritis or a septic joint. How …
[PDF][PDF] A retrospective review of native septic arthritis in patients: can we diagnose based on laboratory values?
L Rasmussen, J Bell, A Kumar, MG Heckman, E Lesser… - Cureus, 2020 - cureus.com
The accurate diagnosis of acute septic arthritis is essential to initiating appropriate treatment
and minimizing potential cartilage damage. A synovial fluid cell count of 50,000 cells/mm3 …
and minimizing potential cartilage damage. A synovial fluid cell count of 50,000 cells/mm3 …
Evidence‐based diagnostics: adult septic arthritis
CR Carpenter, JD Schuur, WW Everett… - Academic Emergency …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2011; 18: 782–796© 2011 by the Society for
Academic Emergency Medicine Abstract Background: Acutely swollen or painful joints are …
Academic Emergency Medicine Abstract Background: Acutely swollen or painful joints are …
Optimal synovial fluid leukocyte count cutoff for diagnosing native joint septic arthritis after antibiotics: a receiver operating characteristic analysis of accuracy
PA Massey, MD Clark, JS Walt, BM Feibel… - JAAOS-Journal of the …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Methods: A retrospective chart review of 383 patients was done over a 13-year period
including those who had arthrocentesis of any joint. Two groups were created, those who …
including those who had arthrocentesis of any joint. Two groups were created, those who …
Septic arthritis
JJ Ross - Infectious Disease Clinics, 2005 - id.theclinics.com
Septic arthritis is a true rheumatologic emergency, mandating immediate joint drainage and
antibiotics. Unfortunately, the incidence of septic arthritis in the United States is increasing …
antibiotics. Unfortunately, the incidence of septic arthritis in the United States is increasing …
Does this adult patient have septic arthritis?
ME Margaretten, J Kohlwes, D Moore, S Bent - Jama, 2007 - jamanetwork.com
ContextIn patients who present with an acutely painful and swollen joint, prompt
identification and treatment of septic arthritis can substantially reduce morbidity and …
identification and treatment of septic arthritis can substantially reduce morbidity and …
Synovial fluid tests: what should be ordered?
RH Shmerling, TL Delbanco, ANA Tosteson… - Jama, 1990 - jamanetwork.com
To determine which synovial fluid tests are most useful, we prospectively analyzed the
synovial fluid test results of 100 consecutive patients undergoing diagnostic arthrocentesis …
synovial fluid test results of 100 consecutive patients undergoing diagnostic arthrocentesis …
Performance of a new rapid diagnostic test the lactate/glucose ratio of synovial fluid for the diagnosis of septic arthritis
O Berthoud, G Coiffier, JD Albert, A Gougeon-Jolivet… - Joint Bone Spine, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic performance of the synovial lactate, glucose and
lactate/glucose ratio assay for the diagnosis of septic arthritis. Methods In this monocentric …
lactate/glucose ratio assay for the diagnosis of septic arthritis. Methods In this monocentric …