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Measures for Prevention and Control of Cellulitis-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on prevention and control of cellulitis as follows: Individuals with history of chronic inflammatory skin conditions, such as, eczema, dermatitis, and shingles present with broken skin lesions that can potentially get infected and present with cellulitis. Observing recommended measures to keep the skin inflammation under control can help prevent episodes of cellulitis Compromised blood supply in individuals with chronic edema, lymphedema, uncontrolled diabetes, and chronic smoking can contribute to poor infection control [...]

Measures for Prevention and Control of Cellulitis-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on prevention and control of cellulitis as follows: Cleansing any open wounds regularly with mild soap & water and applying any recommended antibiotic ointments can help prevent development of cellulitis. Malnourished individuals present with poor immune status and poor wound healing abilities, which can increase their risk for cellulitis significantly. Good nutrition plays an essential role with maintaining a strong immunity and is very important for healing of damaged and injured tissues. [...]

Measures for Prevention and Control of Cellulitis-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on prevention and control of cellulitis as follows: Individuals with any active wounds, surgical incisions, cuts, burns, or scrapings on the surface of skin are at increased risk for cellulitis development. Maintaining a close watch for signs and symptoms of cellulitis such as, pain, fever, swelling, redness & warmth, and oozing of any foul- smelling pus from the involved skin site can help early intervention and prevent development of complications. Do not [...]

Complications of Cellulitis-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of cellulitis as follows: Infection with accumulation of pus at the affected skin site can result in further swelling and small fluid-filled blisters, which can burst open leaking fluid, leaving sore skin. These open sites with sore skin can be secondarily infected with bacteria again, thus leading to progression of cellulitis. If the infection were not controlled, the infecting agent (bacteria/fungi) from the site of cellulitis can enter the deeper [...]

Complications of Cellulitis-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of cellulitis as follows: Infection of skin with bacteria or fungi can result in inflammation at the involved site. As a response to inflammation, chemicals will be released at the affected skin site. The inflammatory chemicals released sensitize the skin and cause local elevation of temperature, resulting in pain and tenderness with warmth & redness of the affected area of skin. Depending on the severity of infection, individuals can as [...]