CELLULITIS Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical Features
A
Erythema, warmth, edema
NON painful range of motion of the digits, hands, wrist
NON painful palpation of deeper structures
NO associated fever, nausea, vomiting
2
Q
Etiology
A
MRSA
Strep Pyogenes
3
Q
Management: mild to moderate
A
TMP-SMX DS
1 tab PO bid
7-10 days
+/-
Cephalexin 500 mg
1 tab PO qid
7-10 days
4
Q
Management: Severe
A
Vancomycin
1 gm IV q 12 hr
Admit
Consult plastics
5
Q
Etiology with fish handling
A
Vibrio Vulnificus
Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Strep Grp A
S. Aureus
Enterobacter sp.
6
Q
Risk Factors for MRSA
A
Diabetes Mellitus
Immunocompromise
IV Drug Users
Prisoners
Homeless
