Tagged ‘SSTI’

Journal Review

Initial Antibiotic Choice in Uncomplicated Cellulitis

Filed Under: Tags: , , August 3rd, 2017 One Comment

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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Core

Cellulitis

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This post reviews the basics of ED cellulitis diagnosis and management
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Journal Review

TMP-SMX vs. Placebo in the Treatment of Superficial Abscesses

Filed Under: Tags: , , , , April 14th, 2016 Leave a Comment

Annual emergency department visits for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) are on the rise nationwide, and an increased incidence of abscesses is the likely culprit. MRSA is quickly emerging as the most common cause of purulent SSTIs,
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