Cellulitis Flashcards
1
Q
Cellulitis affects which layer of the skin?
A
dermis
2
Q
Four risk factors for cellulitis?
A
skin wounds diabetes Old age insect bites Obesity skin conditions IV drug user Immunosuppression Chronic venous insufficiency
3
Q
Three causative agents of cellulitis
A
step pyogenes
staph aureus
strep pneumonia
haemophilus influenzae
4
Q
What is tracking cellulitis?
A
“Tracking” can occur along blood vessels and tends to spread more quickly than generalised erythema
5
Q
Two differentials for cellulitis?
A
DVT
Nec fasc
varicose eczema
6
Q
Two complications of cellulitis?
A
sepsis
nec fasc
abscess
myositis/osteomyelitis
7
Q
Two indications for surgery in cellulitis?
A
necrosis
concern for necrotising fasciitis
severe pain
rapidly evolving cellulitis
