Importance Cellulitis is an infection of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue, presenting
with expanding erythema, warmth, tenderness, and swelling. Cellulitis is a common global …

The skin, nerves, and tendons are superficial anatomical structures that can easily be
investigated with an ultrasound (US) examination in the emergency department (ED). US …

Skin and soft tissue infections, including abscesses and cellulitides, are common problems
seen by physicians. The treatment of soft tissue infections varies depending on the depth of …

Objectives Cutaneous abscesses have traditionally been treated with incision and drainage
(I&D) and left to heal by secondary closure. The objective was to compare the healing rates …

La celulitis y la erisipela son infecciones localizadas de partes blandas que se desarrollan
como resultado de la entrada de bacterias a través de una barrera cutánea alterada. Es una …

Cellulitis and erysipelas are local soft tissue infections that occur following the entry of
bacteria through a disrupted skin barrier. These infections are relatively common and early …

A palpable finding along the chest wall is a frequent indication for pediatric US. Accurate
identification of benign lesions can reassure families and appropriately triage children who …

Purpose: Fluid overload is a common post-operative issue in children following cardiac
surgery and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There is currently no gold …

Objective To evaluate the clinical and microbiological factors associated with skin and soft
tissue infections drained in the emergency department (ED) vs operative drainage (OD) in a …

This chapter is intended to provide a broad overview of the staphylococci as a cause of
human infections. Several key points must be made in this regard beginning with the …