Presentation and Investigation of Pediatric Bone and Joint Infections in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
Pediatr Emerg Care
; 35(10): 700-704, 2019 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to evaluate the presenting features of bone and joint infections with a view to identify distinguishing trends that will be useful for pediatric emergency departments.METHODS:
We performed a retrospective review of patient records over a 12-year period in the pediatric emergency department of a large regional pediatric teaching center serving a diverse population.RESULTS:
There were 88 cases of osteoarticular infections during the study period. Pain, fever, and impaired function were commonly reported, but overall, there was inconsistency in the presenting features. Inflammatory makers were sensitive tools, particularly in combination. When C-reactive protein, total white cell count, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were all abnormal, 98% of bone and joint infections were identified.Causative organisms were identified in only 38% of cases, mostly from cultures of synovial fluid and bone. Streptococcal organisms were significantly more likely to be isolated in children under 5 years than in children over 5 years (P = <0.014). Staphylococcal organisms were significantly more likely to be isolated in children over 5 years than in children under 5 years (P = <0.001). Identification of virulent organisms such as Panton-Valentine leukocidin Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus in our study should prompt review of diagnostic techniques and antibiotic choices.CONCLUSIONS:
Overall, children under 5 years were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with septic arthritis than osteomyelitis (P = 0. 006). Children over 12 years were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with osteomyelitis than septic arthritis (P = 0. 019). These trends are useful to consider at presentation and in cases of diagnostic uncertainty.
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Assunto principal:
Osteomielite
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Osso e Ossos
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Artrite Infecciosa
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Articulações
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article