CELLULITIS

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

• The bacteria enters the skin
• This causes infection that then causes signs and symptoms
• Complications can occur if the bacteria enters the bloodstream

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Erythmea
• Pain
• Swelling
• Warmth

TREATMENT

• Antibiotics
• Drain tube
• ** sometimes you only need to drain
• The wound, not all need to be treated with antibiotics **

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS

• Drain tube
• Analgesia
• Assistance with ADL's

NURSING DIAGNOSIS

• Pain related to the process of disease
• Possibility of breakdown of the skins integrity
• Drain tube and wound dressing
• Prevent infection

IMPLEMENTATION

• Analgesic as required
• Aseptic technique for wound dressing
• Preventative measures to prevent scratching/itching

EVALUATION

• Pain relief obtained
• Infection prevented
• Drain tube draining well
• Skin intach and healing well