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cellulitis (s/s (redness on skin, swelling, pain, "hot", fever,…
cellulitis
s/s
redness on skin
swelling
pain
"hot"
fever
red spots or blisters
an orange peel texture
treatment
penicillin
penicillin for A strep (oral or IM)
nafcillin (MSSA or strep)
dicloxacillin (orally)
cephalosporin
cefazolin (IV)
cephalexin/cefprozil (orally)
macrocides
erythromycin
azithromycin
clarithromycin
clindamycin
vancomycin (IV)
linezolid (IV)
severity
mild
oral antibiotics
moderate
oral or IV if MRSA is suspected
severe
rapid progression
look for necrotizing soft tissue
cause
strep and staph