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infection: cellullitis Flashcards

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signs of cellulitis

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redness, swelling, warmth, pain/tenderness, complaint spider bite

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tx cellulitis?

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drain lesion
send wound drainage for culture
wound care and hygiene

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signs of cellulitis w/ abscess

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lesion is purulent:
fluctuance, palpable fluid filled cavity, movable, compressible

yellow or white center
draining pus
possible to aspirate pus w/needle and syringe

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how to treat cellulitis w/o abscess?

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streptococcus coverage, dicloxacin, amoxicillin, cephalexin

allergy to PCN - clindamycin and macrolides (clarithromycin and azithromycin)

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tx MRSA cellulitis?

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first line - clindamycin

others: tetracycline (doxycycline minocycline), TMP - SMX, rifampin, linezolid

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what can’t you give during pregnancy for MRSA cellultis?

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tetracyclines, TMP-SMX (3rd trimester)

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what is MRSA resistant to?

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beta lactam agents - PCN and cephalosporins

flouroquinolones (cipro or levofloxacin)

macrolides

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