Daly CH, Moake MM, Cummings ED. Point-of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis of a Pediatric Septic Ankle.
Pediatr Emerg Care 2024;
40:68-70. [PMID:
38157397 DOI:
10.1097/pec.0000000000003105]
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
Septic arthritis is one potential cause of pediatric joint effusion and pain that may lead to significant morbidity. We present a case where point-of-care ultrasound was used to identify and aspirate a joint effusion in a pediatric patient with septic arthritis of the ankle, facilitating timely diagnosis and care. We review the technique for arthrocentesis of the ankle and literature on point-of-care ultrasound in the diagnosis of pediatric septic arthritis.
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