Module 3 Complex ID and Immune Response Flashcards
(101 cards)
Redness that does NOT blanch, swelling, warmth, TENDERNESS, may be purulent, lymphangitis → appears like lymph streaking (advanced cases), may be raised in abscess formation or erysipelas (superficial skin infection), can also have constitutional sx
Typically a larger affected area
Classic Cellulitis
Redness that does NOT blanch, swelling, warmth, TENDERNESS
Classic Cellulitis
Skin discoloration from excess Ca; more brown like venous stasis
Calciphylaxis
Skin redness from venous stasis
Stasis Dermatitis
Where is DVT typically seen?
calf
ecchymosis, palpable hematoma, hx trauma
Hematoma
central erythema, not tender or warm, hx tick bite?
Erythema migrans
erythematous, edematous JOINT that is painful, circumferential erythema typical
Septic Knee
point tenderness, over MTP, erythema (can be hard to differentiate)
Gout
fluctuant mass where bursa is filled with fluid; NOT tender or warm; should have good ROM of elbow
Olecranon Bursitis
Tx for mild non-purulent cellulitis
Oral abx: Cephalexin, Dicloxacillin, Penicillin VK, Amoxi/Clav.
if true pcn allergy= clindamycin
Tx for moderate non-purulent cellulitis : SIRS 1
Oral abx: Cephalexin, Dicloxacillin, Penicillin VK, Amoxi/Clav.
if true pcn allergy= clindamycin
SIRS criteria for cellulitis
temp >38C (100.4), HR >90, RR >20, WBC >12
Tx for moderate non-purulent cellulitis : SIRS > or = 2 (treatment failure)
IV antibiotics: Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone, penicillin G,
If PCN allergy= Clindamycin
Tx for severe non-purulent cellulitis: SIRS > or + 2 (w/ hypotension, immune compromise, or rapid disease progression)
Broad coverage IV antibiotics
- Vanc + piperacillin/ tazobactam, imipenem, or meropenem
consider surgical assessment
Tx for severe non-purulent cellulitis: probable S pyogenes infection and/ or suspected MSSA
Iv:
Cefazolin, Cefotaxime, Cefriaxone, PCN G,
If allergy- Clindamycin
Tx for severe non-purulent cellulitis: suspected or known MRSA (previous tx failure)
IV: Vanc, CLina, Linexolia, daptomycin, ceftaroline…
Tx for severe non-purulent cellulitis: suspected or known MRSA (previous tx failure)
IV: Vanc, CLina, Linexolia, daptomycin, ceftaroline…
what are most likely pathogens for cellulitis
Group A Strep and Staph Aureus
I&D indications for purulent cellulitis
fluctuance, drainage, tx failure
Abscess I&D 1st line tx
Consult surgery based on site and severity
small abscesses <1cm can be observed and tx with abx and warm compresses
treating purulent MSSA
Cephalexin, Dicloxacillin, PCN, Aug; PCN allergy- clindamycin
treating purulent MRSA
Bactrim, doxycycline, minocycline
When to refer cellulitis to ED/Hospitalization
Predictors of outpt tx failure
fever , chronic ulcers, chronic edema/lymphedema, prior cellulitis of same site, cellulitis at wound site
Greater than or equal to 2 SIRS criteria, immunocompromised, rapid dx progression
Life-threatening (drug related or mycoplasma pneumonia) detachment of the epidermis from the dermis that manifests on the skin as blisters and erosions
develops w/in 8 weeks of drug initiation. Fever, oral and ocular symptoms often precede cutaneous reaction by several days. Malaise, sore throat, arthralgias, and stinging eyes.
SJS/TEN