Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Osteomyelitis

    Uploaded by

    api-696504264
    11 views1 page
    Osteomyelitis is a potentially destructive bone infection that was the subject of the nurse's article. It can be caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus spreading from an open wound to the bone, as in the patient's case after a recent surgery. Treatment involves intravenous antibiotics like vancomycin, and in severe cases amputation may be required to prevent worsening of the infection. The nurse learned about osteomyelitis to better identify and potentially prevent it, as well as understand its treatment and consequences if left untreated.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    osteomyelitis

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    Osteomyelitis is a potentially destructive bone infection that was the subject of the nurse's article. It can be caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus spreading from an open wound to the bone, as in the patient's case after a recent surgery. Treatment involves intravenous antibiotics like vancomycin, and in severe cases amputation may be required to prevent worsening of the infection. The nurse learned about osteomyelitis to better identify and potentially prevent it, as well as understand its treatment and consequences if left untreated.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    11 views1 page

    Osteomyelitis

    Uploaded by

    api-696504264
    Osteomyelitis is a potentially destructive bone infection that was the subject of the nurse's article. It can be caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus spreading from an open wound to the bone, as in the patient's case after a recent surgery. Treatment involves intravenous antibiotics like vancomycin, and in severe cases amputation may be required to prevent worsening of the infection. The nurse learned about osteomyelitis to better identify and potentially prevent it, as well as understand its treatment and consequences if left untreated.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 1

    Osteomyelitis:

    I decided to pick an article on Osteomyelitis because I am not familiar with the pathology and I

    had a desire to learn more about this potentially destructive infection. I also educated myself as

    to what role I can play in identifying & potentially preventing the infection. Osteomyelitis can

    be caused by in the patient's case an infection within an open wound and then leads to the bone

    itself due to a recent surgery. Its likely the bacteria is staphylococcus aureus (a common gram-

    positive bacteria). You begin antibiotics the patient was on Vancomycin via IV to treat their

    Osteomyelitis. In some cases amputation needs to be done which as an open wound opens up

    more potential for the infection to worsen. This article is what I needed to explore to expand my

    nursing knowledge, I have had a few patients present with Osteomyelitis. As nurses we are

    constantly learning for our patient's sake. I will never forget what Osteomyelitis is caused by,

    how it presents, and if it goes untreated what occurs. Ideally being able to prevent amputation

    because that has a very severe mental impact. See something, say something, do something!

    “Longdom Publishing SL: Open Access Journals.” Longdom, www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-


    journals/osteomyelitis-6333.html. Accessed 26 Jan. 2024.

    You might also like