0steomyelitis

ZARKA WAHID BUX

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 osteomyelitis
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 Osteomyelitis: Inflammation of the bone due to

infection, for example, by the bacteria salmonella or
staphylococcus.

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 Causes of osteomyelitis
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 Osteomyelitis can result from trauma or secondary

infection
 In most cases, a bacteria called Staphylococcus
aureus, a type of staph bacteria, causes osteomyelitis.

 Certain chronic conditions like diabetes may

increase your risk for osteomyelitis.

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 pathophysiology
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 Circulation of infectious microbes through the blood

stream to harm bone leads to inflammation
 The organism grow, pus form with in the bone and
abscess may form ,this may deprive the bone of its
blood supply eventually leading to necrosis

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 Clinical menifestation
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 Fever, irritability, fatigue

 Nausea
 Tenderness, redness, and warmth in the area of the
infection
 Swelling around the affected bone
 Lost range of motion
 Osteomyelitis in the vertebrae makes itself known
through severe back pain, especially at night.

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 Medical diagnosis
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X-rays,
blood tests,
MRI, and bone scans to get a picture of what's going
on.
A bone biopsy is necessary to confirm a diagnosis of
osteomyelitis. This also helps determine the type of
organism, typically bacteria, causing the infection so
the right medication can be prescribed.

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 Nursing management
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 Protect the affected extremity from further injury

and pain by supporting the limb
 Promote healing and tissue growth
 Provide a diet high in protein ,vitamin C and D
 Prepare the client for surgical treatment such as
debridement ,bone grafting or amputation
 Administer prescribed analgesics and antibiotics

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