Transcription of Outpatient management of skin and soft tissue infections
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Outpatient management of skin and soft tissue infections
Is the lesion purulent ( , are any of the following signs present)?Fluctuance palpable fluid-filled cavity, movable, compressibleYellow or white center Central point or head Draining pus Possible to aspirate pus with needle and syringe1. Drain the lesion2. Send wound drainage for culture and susceptibility testing3. Advise patient on wound care and hygiene4. Discuss follow-up plan with patientIf systemic symptoms, severe local symptoms, immunosuppression, or failure to respond to I&DPossible cellulitis without abscess:Provide antimicrobial therapy with coverage for Streptococcus spp.
and susceptibility testing 3. Advise patient on wound care and hygiene 4. Discuss follow-up plan with patient If systemic symptoms, severe local symptoms, immunosuppression, or failure to respond to I&D Possible cellulitis without abscess: Provide antimicrobial therapy with coverage for Streptococcus spp. and/or other suspected pathogens
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