Skin Flashcards
What grading do we use for cellulitis? What is the treatment depending on grade?
Eron classification
1 - no systemic features
2- unwell or well with co-morbidities which could delay resolution of infection
3 - significant systemic upset/ limb threatening infection
4 - sepsis syndrome or severe life threatening infection eg nec fasciitis
Rx 1 - oral abx 2 - IV abx (may not need admission) 3- IV abx 4- IV abx
Abx - flucloxacillin (clindamycin or clarithromycin for pen allergic)
Severe - IV Ben pen and flucloxacillin
Abx for animal or human bite?
Co amoxiclav
Which pathogen is associated with gangrene?
Clostridium perfringens
When to treat scarlet fever?
Straight away - with pen V orally for 10days
Treatment for infected eczema?
Regular emollient
Moderately potent topical corticosteroids eg betamethasone (use before emollient)
Infected needs 10days oral flucloxacillin
Treatment for scabies
Permethrin dermal cream