Cellulitis is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. Despite the fact that diagnosis remains relatively straight forward, complexity remains in management in terms of the causative agent and appropriate antibiotic regimen.
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Tagged ‘Infectious Diseases’
Journal Review
Initial Antibiotic Choice in Uncomplicated Cellulitis
Journal Review
Validation of the Step-By-Step Approach to Febrile Infants
Fever without source in infants less than three months old presents a difficult diagnostic dilemma for ED physicians. Over the past 25 years several algorithms have been developed to help guide clinicians,
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Core
Pediatric Septic Hip
This posts discusses the identification and management of the pediatric septic hip as well as differentiation from toxic synovitis.
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Journal Review
Antibiotics vs. Observation in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a common cause of abdominal pain in the Emergency Department (ED) setting, especially in older patients. It has been reported as one of the 5 GI diseases most burdensome to the healthcare system at large in the United States.
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Procedure Video
Incision and Drainage of Cutaneous Abscesses
A brief video on how to perform and incision and drainage of a cutaneous abscess.
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