conditions

Question 1

cellulitis

Answer 1

• diffuse bacteria infection
• red swollen warm tender
• on skin & subcutaneous structures
• potentially dangerous
• bacteria invaded dermis / subcutaneous fat
• subsequent spread through lymphatics

Question 2

what causes cellulitis

Answer 2

• strep (streptococcus)
• staph (staphylococcus)
• fungi
• atypical mycobacterium

Question 3

cellulitis LOOK FOR WHAT IN THE physical examination?

Answer 3

SUFFERED MINOR TISSUE WOUND
- might see skin trauma= lacerations, bites, scratches (opening in the skin surface)
- peau d orange
- rapidly spreading erythema and edema
- regional lymphadenopathy
- pain fever chills headache skin warm to touch red malaise

Question 4

peau d’orange

Answer 4

• characterized by pitting and edema results from blockage of lymphatic drainage
• swelling fluid build up