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Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection

After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—

  • Distinguish infectious cellulitis versus cellulitis mimics​.
  • Discuss the diagnostic approach and empiric management of skin and soft tissue infections​.
  • Discuss preventative and supportive measures for skin and soft tissue infections.

 

The card below is intended for nursing staff.

Card – Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents (PDF, 177 KB)

 

The materials below are intended for health care practitioners.

One-Page Document – Cellulitis (DOCX, 37 KB)

Card – Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (PDF, 241 KB)

 

The video below is intended for health care practitioners and nursing staff.

Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection – Video (24 minutes) 

Page last reviewed May 2022
Page originally created June 2021

Internet Citation: Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection. Content last reviewed May 2022. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
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