Osteomyelitis
Uganda2023
Evidence-based management of Osteomyelitis according to Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023
Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023 · all from source →
Pediatric
Treatment
1.
General Adult
Treatment
1.
Acute Management
Immobilise limb, splint. Urgent referral to hospital. Admit and elevate affected limb.
2.
First Line Antibiotic
Cloxacillin 500 mg IV every 6 hours for 2 weeks. Continue orally for at least 4 weeks (up to 3 months).
3.
Surgical
Drainage of abscesses, debridement of foci, excision of sequestra if indicated.
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