Overview
What are skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
What are the types of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
What are most common pathogens in skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
How are skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) categorized?
What are uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
What are complicated skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
What is necrotizing fasciitis?
What are predisposing factors to the development of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
Periprocedural Care
What is the role of antibiotics in the management of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
What are indications for IV antibiotics in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
What is the role of anesthesia in the debridement of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
Technique
How is incision and drainage performed in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)?
How is debridement of necrotizing fasciitis performed?
-
Venous ulcer on foot.
-
Debridement of venous ulcer on foot.
-
Illustration of zones of necrotizing fasciitis and corresponding extent of fascial excision.
-
Zones of necrotizing fasciitis.