Cellulitis

Question 1

An acute bacterial infection of the dermis and SC tissue typically caused by a bacterial penetration through a break in the skin

Answer 1

cellulitis

Question 2

4 classic signs of inflammation

Answer 2

erythema
edema
tenderness
hyperthermia

Question 3

what is the most common portal of entry for lower leg cellulitis?

Answer 3

toe web intertrigo with fissuring

Question 4

what is a common history of cellulitis patients

Answer 4

previous trauma, surgery, animal/human bites, dermatitis, and fungal infections are portals of entry for bacterial pathogens

Question 5

what is a reason you would consider labs for cellulitis?

Answer 5

signs of systemic disease (e.g. fever, heart rate > 100 bpm, or systolic pressure < 90 mm Hg)

Question 6

What is an important RAD to conduct with cellulitis

Answer 6

US to rule out DVT

Question 7

MRSA treatment for purulent cellulitis

Answer 7

Clinda, Bactrim (trimethropin-sulfamethoxazole), Doxy

Question 8

cellulitis treatment from animal/human bites

Answer 8

amoxicillin + clauvanic acid (augmentin)

Question 9

indications for med advice with cellulitis

Answer 9

elevated WBC
failure to respond to antibiotics
severe infection
worsening sx
cellulitis of the hand and face

Question 10

complications of cellulitis

Answer 10

abscess, sepsis
superinfection
lymphangitis
gangrene