SSTI Flashcards

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Clues to suggest life-threatening SSTI (5)

A
PAIN our of proportion to what you see
SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
RAPID PROGRESSION
NECROSIS
ANESTHESIA of involved skin
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risk factors for necrotizing SSTI (7)

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trauma
surgical wound
periph vasc dz
DM
obesity
alcohol abuse/IV drug use
immunocompromised
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