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Upon admission: Arthrocentesis Aspirated knee: 42cc (R) knee, 18cc (L)

Course in the Ward. Upon admission: Arthrocentesis Aspirated knee: 42cc (R) knee, 18cc (L) Gram stain = no microorganisms 1 st hospital day Cefazolin 1g/IV every 8 hours Dolcet tablet (pain) Paracetamol (temperature exceeding 38.0⁰C) 2 nd hospital day

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Upon admission: Arthrocentesis Aspirated knee: 42cc (R) knee, 18cc (L)

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  1. Course in the Ward Upon admission: Arthrocentesis • Aspirated knee: 42cc (R) knee, 18cc (L) • Gram stain = no microorganisms 1st hospital day • Cefazolin 1g/IV every 8 hours • Dolcet tablet (pain) • Paracetamol (temperature exceeding 38.0⁰C) 2nd hospital day • Dermatology; advised to continue using Dove Extrasensitive Soap and Petroleum Jelly • Advised to have regular leg exercises (improve mobility) • Noted to have febrile episodes and tender, warm swelling of (R) leg • Medications still continued 4th hospital day, decrease swelling of (R) leg, afebrile 6th hospital day, started on Cloxacillin 500mg/cap, 1 capsule every 6 hours 

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