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Infection: Soft-Tissue Infection and Abscess Formation
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- 1Describe the layers of the skin.See note (Structure of the Skin) https://www.goconqr.com/en/notes/5975413/edit
- 21530 Describe some common organisms that may infect soft-tissue and suggest appropriate empiric Rx.Staph. aureus (G+ve cocci, clusters) - cellulitis (emp Rx: non-severe Flucloxacillin PO 500mg, 6-hrly / severe Flucloxacillin IV 2g, 6-hrly. See GB), impetigo.
Strep. pyogenes (G+ve cocci, chains, B-haemolytic) - cellulitis (emp Rx as above), impetigo. - 31531 What is an abscess?It 'is a liquid collection of pus lined by granulation tissue and fibrosis (if chronic).' OHOCS p176.
- 41532 Describe the general principles for managing an abscess.Imaging to locate if deep (CT, MRI, US). Incision, drainage, possible ABx Rx if having systemic effects. OHOCS p176.
- 51533 What is this an eg of?
- 61534 What type of tissue does this show (the pink tissue)?Healthy granulation tissue.
- 71534 What type of tissue does this show (the yellow tissue)?Sloughy tissue.
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