Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI), specifically skin abscesses, are an increasingly common cause for emergency department (ED) visits. Many of these are uncomplicated and are treated in the ED with incision and drainage (I&D) and then discharged.
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Tagged ‘Infectious Diseases’
Journal Review
Antibiotics in the Treatment of Smaller Abscesses
Journal Review
Initial Antibiotic Choice in Uncomplicated Cellulitis
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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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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