Cellulitis Flashcards
1
Q
- Confluent Erythema
- Significant Edema
- Warm affected area
A
Cellulitis
2
Q
A
Cellulitis
3
Q
Cellulitis Tx
A
- Rest & Elevate
- Augmentin or Keflex (ABX)
- Xray & Culture
4
Q
- Acute cellulitis
- Lymphatic involvement (red streaking)
- Prodrome: High fever, chills, myalgia, vomiting ( = *Systemically ill)
A
Erysipelas
5
Q
A
Erysipelas
6
Q
Group A Strep
A
Erysipelas
7
Q
Erysipelas Tx
A
ABX (Penicilin VK, Zithromax, Biaxin)