Notes in 01 Cellulitis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Cellulitis}} is a {{c2::bacterial infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Cellulitis}} {{c1::Pain}} {{c1::Swelling}} {{c1::Erythema}} {{c1::+/- systemic symptoms (fever, malaise, rigors)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organism of Cellulitis {{c1::Staphylococcus aureus}} {{c1::Streptococcus pyogenes}}
Published	02/10/2024	If a patient with Cellulitis is systemically unwell, investigate for {{c1::sepsis (blood cultures, lactate, U&Es)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Classification used for Cellulitis is known as {{c1::Eron Classification System}}
Published	02/10/2024	Urgent hospital admission to treat Cellulitis if: {{c1::Systematically unwell, Sepsis, Infection (e.g. necrotising fasciitis)}}{{c1::Young (<1 year…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Cellulitis {{c1::Oral or IV antibiotics (depending on urgency) Flucloxacillin (if penicillin allergic, consider clarithromycin or doxycy…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Cellulitis if Periorbital Infection {{c1::Oral or IV antibiotics (depending on urgency) Co-amoxiclav (if penicillin allergic, consider c…
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