Infection: Soft-Tissue Infection and Abscess Formation

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SGUL LOBs for Infection: Soft-Tissue Infection and Abscess Formation
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Describe the layers of the skin. See note (Structure of the Skin) https://www.goconqr.com/en/notes/5975413/edit
1530 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.
1531 What is an abscess? It 'is a liquid collection of pus lined by granulation tissue and fibrosis (if chronic).' OHOCS p176.
1532 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.
1533 What is this an eg of?
1534 What type of tissue does this show (the pink tissue)? Healthy granulation tissue.
1534 What type of tissue does this show (the yellow tissue)? Sloughy tissue.
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