48 Questions
What is cellulitis?
A bacterial infection of the skin characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain
What are the common causative agents of cellulitis?
Staphylococcus aureus and streptococci
What are the symptoms of cellulitis?
Fever, chills, erythema, swelling, tenderness, and pain
What is an abscess?
A localized collection of pus composed of tissue debris and dead and alive bacteria
What are the common causative agents of abscess?
Staphylococcus aureus
What are the symptoms of abscess?
Fever, pain, anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, heat, swelling, tenderness, redness, and thin, white or yellow skin
What is the treatment for abscess?
Drainage, antibiotics, and aspiration
What is fluid therapy in surgery?
IV fluids are chemically prepared solutions given to patients who cannot take orally
What are the indications for fluid therapy in surgery?
Rapid restoration of fluid and electrolytes in dehydration, total parenteral nutrition, and replacement of special fluid loss
What are the disadvantages of fluid therapy in surgery?
Hospitalization, cost, infection, pyrogenic reaction, and discomfort
What are the common types of IV fluids?
Colloids, crystalloids, and blood and blood products
What is the drip factor formula used for?
Calculating flow rate of IV fluids
What is cellulitis?
A bacterial infection of the skin characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain
What are the common causative agents of cellulitis?
Staphylococcus aureus and streptococci
What are the symptoms of cellulitis?
Fever, chills, erythema, swelling, tenderness, and pain
What is an abscess?
A localized collection of pus composed of tissue debris and dead and alive bacteria
What are the common causative agents of abscess?
Staphylococcus aureus
What are the symptoms of abscess?
Fever, pain, anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, heat, swelling, tenderness, redness, and thin, white or yellow skin
What is the treatment for abscess?
Drainage, antibiotics, and aspiration
What is fluid therapy in surgery?
IV fluids are chemically prepared solutions given to patients who cannot take orally
What are the indications for fluid therapy in surgery?
Rapid restoration of fluid and electrolytes in dehydration, total parenteral nutrition, and replacement of special fluid loss
What are the disadvantages of fluid therapy in surgery?
Hospitalization, cost, infection, pyrogenic reaction, and discomfort
What are the common types of IV fluids?
Colloids, crystalloids, and blood and blood products
What is the drip factor formula used for?
Calculating flow rate of IV fluids
What is cellulitis?
A bacterial infection of the skin
What are the common causative agents of cellulitis?
Staphylococcus aureus and streptococci
How is cellulitis diagnosed?
Based on history, physical examination, CBC, and culture and sensitivity
What are the symptoms of abscess?
Fever, pain, anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, heat, swelling, tenderness, redness, and thin, white or yellow skin
What are the common causative agents of abscess?
Staphylococcus aureus
What are the complications of cellulitis?
Blood infection, bone infection, inflammation of lymph nodes and heart, meningitis, shock, and tissue death
What are the complications of abscess?
Bacteremia, rupture into nearby tissue, bleeding, loss of function of vital organ, antibioma, and chronic discharging sinus
What is fluid therapy in surgery?
IV fluids given to patients who cannot take orally
What are the indications of fluid therapy in surgery?
Rapid restoration of fluid and electrolytes in dehydration, total parenteral nutrition, and replacement of special fluid loss
What are the disadvantages of fluid therapy in surgery?
Hospitalization, cost, infection, pyrogenic reaction, and discomfort
What are the common types of IV fluids?
Colloids, crystalloids, and blood and blood products
What is the formula for calculating flow rate in fluid therapy?
Total volume in ml x drip factor ÷ time in min = flow rate (drop/min)
Cellulitis is caused by a break in the skin or local trauma?
True
Staphylococcus aureus and streptococci are common causative agents of cellulitis?
True
Symptoms of cellulitis include fever, chills, and pain?
True
Diagnosis of cellulitis is based on history, physical examination, CBC, and culture and sensitivity?
True
Mild cases of cellulitis can be treated with oral antibiotics?
True
Severe cases of cellulitis require intravenous antibiotics?
True
Complications of cellulitis include meningitis and tissue death?
True
An abscess is a localized collection of pus composed of tissue debris and dead bacteria?
False
Staphylococcus aureus is not a common cause of abscesses?
False
Symptoms of abscess include anorexia, weight gain, and fatigue?
False
Fluid therapy is used to replace fluid loss or help in giving IV medication?
True
The drip factor formula is total volume in ml x drip factor ÷ time in min = flow rate (drop/min)?
True
Study Notes
Cellulitis, Abscess, and Fluid Therapy in Surgery
Cellulitis:
- Acute bacterial infection of the skin characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.
- Caused by a break in the skin, local trauma, or bacteremic spread of infection.
- Common causative agents are Staphylococcus aureus and streptococci.
- Symptoms include fever, chills, erythema, swelling, tenderness, and pain.
- Diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, CBC, and culture and sensitivity.
- Mild cases can be treated with oral antibiotics, while severe cases require intravenous antibiotics.
- Complications include blood infection, bone infection, inflammation of lymph nodes and heart, meningitis, shock, and tissue death.
Abscess:
- A localized collection of pus composed of tissue debris and dead and alive bacteria.
- Can be caused by trauma, infection, neoplastic growth, or iatrogenic factors.
- Commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
- Symptoms include fever, pain, anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, heat, swelling, tenderness, redness, and thin, white or yellow skin.
- Complications include bacteremia, rupture into nearby tissue, bleeding, loss of function of vital organ, antibioma, and chronic discharging sinus.
- Treatment includes drainage, antibiotics, and aspiration.
Fluid Therapy in Surgery:
- IV fluids are chemically prepared solutions given to patients who cannot take orally.
- Used to replace fluid loss or help in giving IV medication.
- Indications include rapid restoration of fluid and electrolytes in dehydration, total parenteral nutrition, and replacement of special fluid loss.
- Disadvantages include hospitalization, cost, infection, pyrogenic reaction, and discomfort.
- Fluids classified according to their ability to cross capillary membrane and tonicity.
- Common types of IV fluids include colloids, crystalloids, and blood and blood products.
- Drip factor formula is total volume in ml x drip factor ÷ time in min = flow rate (drop/min).
Cellulitis, Abscess, and Fluid Therapy in Surgery
Cellulitis:
- Acute bacterial infection of the skin characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.
- Caused by a break in the skin, local trauma, or bacteremic spread of infection.
- Common causative agents are Staphylococcus aureus and streptococci.
- Symptoms include fever, chills, erythema, swelling, tenderness, and pain.
- Diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, CBC, and culture and sensitivity.
- Mild cases can be treated with oral antibiotics, while severe cases require intravenous antibiotics.
- Complications include blood infection, bone infection, inflammation of lymph nodes and heart, meningitis, shock, and tissue death.
Abscess:
- A localized collection of pus composed of tissue debris and dead and alive bacteria.
- Can be caused by trauma, infection, neoplastic growth, or iatrogenic factors.
- Commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
- Symptoms include fever, pain, anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, heat, swelling, tenderness, redness, and thin, white or yellow skin.
- Complications include bacteremia, rupture into nearby tissue, bleeding, loss of function of vital organ, antibioma, and chronic discharging sinus.
- Treatment includes drainage, antibiotics, and aspiration.
Fluid Therapy in Surgery:
- IV fluids are chemically prepared solutions given to patients who cannot take orally.
- Used to replace fluid loss or help in giving IV medication.
- Indications include rapid restoration of fluid and electrolytes in dehydration, total parenteral nutrition, and replacement of special fluid loss.
- Disadvantages include hospitalization, cost, infection, pyrogenic reaction, and discomfort.
- Fluids classified according to their ability to cross capillary membrane and tonicity.
- Common types of IV fluids include colloids, crystalloids, and blood and blood products.
- Drip factor formula is total volume in ml x drip factor ÷ time in min = flow rate (drop/min).
Test your knowledge on cellulitis, abscess, and fluid therapy in surgery with this informative quiz. From understanding the causes and symptoms of cellulitis and abscesses to learning about the various types of IV fluids, this quiz covers all the essential details. Sharpen your expertise on how to diagnose and treat cellulitis and abscesses, as well as the indications and disadvantages of fluid therapy. Take this quiz to enhance your knowledge and stay up-to-date on these critical aspects of surgery.
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