Cellulitis Cheat Sheet | Western Sydney University - Edubirdie

University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 3003 | Applied Clinical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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155

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2
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Cellulitis Time questions If abrupt onset of severe symptoms -> highly virulent organism Description Colour Size Boarders -> sharply defined vs non-sharply defined. Induration Raised vs flat Location Severity Context Triggers Trauma -> several days after a trauma Ideas Life changes Aggravating factors Relieving factors Close contacts Recent illness Associated features: Pain -> localised or general? Exudate -> purulent vs no purulent Presence of ulcers Lymphangitis -> red streaks radiating from the skin lesions and following the direction of lymphatic vessels. Lymphadenitis -> swollen, tender and regional lymph nodes. Fever Chills Confusion Nausea Headache Muscle pain Joint pain Diarrhoea -> bloody, watery Jaundice Medications Prescription Non-prescription Past medical history Surgery Vaccinations Allergies Family history Social history Socioeconomic status Living situation Diet Smoking Drinking Recreational drugs Occupation e.g. caving, cleaning, repairing air conditioning systems, unprotected sex, needles, blood transfusions, freshwater swimming etc.

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