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FirstcallID - How to do an Infectious Diseases Consultation: Peri-Prosthetic Joint Infections

📺 Peri-Prosthetic Joint Infections (PJI): How to Approach the Infectious Diseases Consultation #FirstCallID #PJI #OrthopedicInfection #InfectiousDiseases #IDConsults #MedEd In this episode of FirstCallID, we break down the approach to peri-prosthetic joint infections (PJIs)—a challenging and high-stakes consultation. 🎯 What you’ll learn in this video: When to suspect a PJI (beyond just pain or swelling) What matters in the surgical timeline and history Key comorbidities and medications to review (immunosuppression, antimicrobials, anticoagulants) How to interpret signs and symptoms in context What to look for on imaging and lab results How to structure your ID consult note to clarify the syndrome and guide next steps Whether oral antibiotics might be a safe and effective early option The importance of collaboration with surgical teams This talk offers a clear, structured framework to help infectious diseases consultants tackle PJI consults effectively, especially when decisions about hardware, antibiotics, and PICC lines aren’t straightforward. 📚 Further Resources: Periprosthetic Joint Infection – NEJM Febrile Podcast – Episode #31: Truth or DAIR 🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Paul Bunce, MA, MD, FRCPC 🌐 www.firstcallid.ca | @firstcallid.bsky.social