Publications by authors named "Rina Kiriishi"
Article Synopsis
- The standard treatment for infected pressure ulcers with osteomyelitis typically includes debridement, wound coverage, and antibiotics, but the use of systemic antibiotics in such cases is debated and lack standardized duration.
- A case study is presented involving a 57-year-old man with severe thrombocytopenia caused by the antibiotic piperacillin/tazobactam during treatment for his infected pressure ulcer.
- The case highlights the need for caution when using piperacillin/tazobactam in patients, as it can lead to significant side effects like thrombocytopenia, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and evaluating the efficacy of antibiotic treatments for pressure ulcer-related osteomyelitis.
