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APPROACH TO HAND INFECTIONS Flashcards

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DDX

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Cellulitis
Felon / Paronychia
Flexor Tenosynovitis
Deep Space Infection
Animal Bites
Herpetic Whitlow

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Most common etiology of hand infections

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Staph Aureus
Strep sp
Gram negative species
Polymicrobia (innoculation with mouth flora)

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Principles of Management

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Incise and Drain any collection of pus
Immobilize and elevate the extremity
Broad spectrum antibiotics
Admit or follow up within 48 hrs

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Empiric Antibiotics: outpatient vs. inpatient

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Outpatient: TMP-SMX, Doxycycline, Minocycline
Inpatient: Vancomycin, Linezolid

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