Betadine or Chlorhexadine
Sterile gloves/drape
Sterile gauze
Lidocaine
Syringes
Small syringe (6-12cc) for injection of local anesthetic
Large syringe (one 60cc or two 30cc) for aspiration
Needles
18 gauge: knee
20 gauge: most other joints
25 gauge: MTP joints
27 gauge for anesthetic injection
Collection tubes (red top and purple for crystal analysis)
Culture bottles
Consider utilizing U/S to assess for effusion
Small syringe (6-12cc) for injection of local anesthetic
Large syringe (one 60cc or two 30cc) for aspiration
18 gauge: knee
20 gauge: most other joints
25 gauge: MTP joints
27 gauge for anesthetic injection
Arthrocentesis
Elbow x-ray
Knee x-rays
Posterior ankle splint
Splinting
Bone and joint antibiotics
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
Colchicine