Table 2.
Fluid cell count and microbiology, synovial fluid aspirate.
| Test | Results | Ref. Range | Abnormality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results from first I & D | |||
| Synovial fluid source | Synovial, knee | ||
| Synovial fluid clarity | Cloudy | ||
| Synovial fluid color | Yellow | ||
| Synovial fluid WBC | 17.9 109/L | 0.0–0.2 (109/L) | High |
| Synovial fluid RBC | <0.01 1012/L | (1012/L) | |
| Fluid culture report | Haemophilus parainfluenzae | Abnormal | |
| Suseptability |
Ampicillin, Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime, Ciprofloxacin |
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| Results form second I & D | |||
| Synovial fluid source | Synovial, Knee | ||
| Synovial fluid clarity | Cloudy | ||
| Synovial fluid color | Slightly bloody | Abnormal | |
| Synovial fluid WBC | 36.3 109/L | 0.0–0.2 (109/L) | High |
| Synovial fluid RBC | <0.03 1012/L | (1012/L) | |
| Fluid culture report | Haemophilus parainfluenzae | Abnormal | |
| Suseptability | Ampicillin, Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime, Ciprofloxacin | ||