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Extremity or Pelvic Abscess

Start

Consult Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Call Anesthesia

  • Call Radiologist

Obtain MRI of affected body part with and without contrast

Orthopaedic Staff Decision

  • Interventional Radiology Aspiration within 24-36 hours OR

  • Aspiration/Debridement in OR

Clinical Scenarios

Aspiration/Debridement in OR

Interventional Radiology Aspiration

Blood Culture Results Positive Prior to IR Aspiration