Cellulitis Flashcards by Diogo Preto | Brainscape

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Layers affected

A

Dermis and subcutaneous

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Features
Erythema
Calor (heat)
Swelling
Pain
Poorly […] margins
Systemic upset: fever, malaise
[…]
Often evidence of […] of skin barrier e.g. trauma, ulcer etc

A

demarcated
Lymphadenopathy
breach

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Mx
- Blood tests including culture
- Skin swab for culture
- Oral or IV antibiotics depending on severity
- […] the area of erythema to aid in detection of rapidly spreading cellulitis
- […] if possible
- Wound debridement may be necessary

A

Mark
Elevate

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Mx
- Blood tests including culture
- Skin swab for culture
- Oral or IV antibiotics depending on severity
- […] the area of erythema to aid in detection of rapidly spreading cellulitis
- […] if possible
- Wound debridement may be necessary

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Mark
Elevate

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