University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
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461

Pages:

1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

CELLULITIS Skin Inflammation Diagnosis: cobblestone appearance Immunity Skin infection Lab results: ↓ WBC ↓ subcutaneous fat separates into lobules ↑ inflammatory markers Obesity Edema Unlike erysipelas: erythema with unclear borders Routes Wound blood cultures → CRP 16SR, ↑ WBC To identify causative microbe Clinical features: Orbital cellulitis Buccal cellulitis Regional cellulitis Affects all demographics Warmth Swelling Localized inflammation Abdominal cellulitis Spread from infection Hasuma, sinuses Morbid obesity Hematogenous spread Bacteria enters sores Antibiotics: 1st gen cephalosporins 2nd gen penicillins Lo vancomycin for MRSA Usually unilateral Abscess drainage Signs & symptoms Immobilization, elevation, dressings Streptococcus aureus & pyogens Trauma, dry & having skin Face, legs, arms Furuncles (inflamed follicles), carbuncles (accumulation of furuncles), abscesses, cysts Bacteria invade skin Common locations Subcutaneous tissue Non-necrotizing inflammation of dermis & subcutaneous tissue Types: Purulent Non-purulent Superficial cellulitis, erysipelas