foreign objects present in the wound is also essential.14 Surgery should be avoided except in cases of chronic/ stage 4 osteomyelitis as surgery can further introduce pathogens to the bones and worsen the infection.12
It is very important to start treatment for osteomyelitis as early and as effective as possible in order to avoid complications such as bone necrosis, weakened bone, systemic infections, and sepsis as a result.12 Further infection of the bone may also occur in untreated osteomyelitis which may lead to a need for amputation of the bone.12
E. Conclusion
Assuming that Mrs DU is not sensitive or allergic to penicillin, the chosen regimen for her will be 2g of Flucloxacillin every 6 hours administered parentally for a duration of 4-6 weeks.12 Otherwise 450 mg of clindamycin 3 times a day administered parentally also for the duration of 4-6 weeks is the best …show more content…
Although osteomyelitis is an infection, it is characterised by symptoms such as pain, redness and inflammation local to the site of infection and thus pain management is also important in the management of osteomyelitis.10, 15 Non- steroidal anti-inflammatory is often administered to patients with osteomyelitis to help in management of pain and inflammation.15
According to the case study Mrs DU has a high blood pressure which could further complicate complications from diabetes, which makes it important to make certain lifestyle changes such as, controlling her blood sugar levels, diet changes, etc., in order to minimise the risk of developing osteomyelitis again in the future.8, 10
It is important to determine if the treatment has achieved its therapeutic goal, which is to prevent complications of infection and eradicate causative organisms.10 If the therapeutic goal is not reached it could be due to poor patience adherence, drug interactions, or the dosage or drug administered is not enough or effective to achieve therapeutic effect, treatment failure can also be as a result of bacterial
It is very important to start treatment for osteomyelitis as early and as effective as possible in order to avoid complications such as bone necrosis, weakened bone, systemic infections, and sepsis as a result.12 Further infection of the bone may also occur in untreated osteomyelitis which may lead to a need for amputation of the bone.12
E. Conclusion
Assuming that Mrs DU is not sensitive or allergic to penicillin, the chosen regimen for her will be 2g of Flucloxacillin every 6 hours administered parentally for a duration of 4-6 weeks.12 Otherwise 450 mg of clindamycin 3 times a day administered parentally also for the duration of 4-6 weeks is the best …show more content…
Although osteomyelitis is an infection, it is characterised by symptoms such as pain, redness and inflammation local to the site of infection and thus pain management is also important in the management of osteomyelitis.10, 15 Non- steroidal anti-inflammatory is often administered to patients with osteomyelitis to help in management of pain and inflammation.15
According to the case study Mrs DU has a high blood pressure which could further complicate complications from diabetes, which makes it important to make certain lifestyle changes such as, controlling her blood sugar levels, diet changes, etc., in order to minimise the risk of developing osteomyelitis again in the future.8, 10
It is important to determine if the treatment has achieved its therapeutic goal, which is to prevent complications of infection and eradicate causative organisms.10 If the therapeutic goal is not reached it could be due to poor patience adherence, drug interactions, or the dosage or drug administered is not enough or effective to achieve therapeutic effect, treatment failure can also be as a result of bacterial