Point-of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis of a Pediatric Septic Ankle.
Pediatr Emerg Care
; 40(1): 68-70, 2024 Jan 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38157397
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Septic arthritis is one potential cause of pediatric joint effusion and pain that may lead to significant morbidity. We present a case where point-of-care ultrasound was used to identify and aspirate a joint effusion in a pediatric patient with septic arthritis of the ankle, facilitating timely diagnosis and care. We review the technique for arthrocentesis of the ankle and literature on point-of-care ultrasound in the diagnosis of pediatric septic arthritis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arthritis, Infectious
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Arthrocentesis
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Emerg Care
Journal subject:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article