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A Structured Approach to Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTIs) in an Ambulatory Setting
1Department of Emergency Medicine, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, Box 9149, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Clinics and Practice
|February 4, 2021
Summary
This review outlines a structured approach to managing skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), differentiating between suppurative and non-suppurative types. It provides guidance for primary and urgent care settings based on established guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Infections
Background:
- The skin is the human body's largest and most vulnerable organ.
- Various injuries and infections can cause pain, swelling, and systemic symptoms.
- Effective management of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review a structured approach for diagnosing and treating SSTIs.
- To compare treatment strategies for suppurative versus non-suppurative infections.
- To discuss common SSTIs encountered in primary and urgent care.
Main Methods:
- Review of the Infectious Diseases Society of America's 2014 guidelines.
- Incorporation of the 2018 consensus statement from the World Society of Emergency Surgery and Surgical Infection Society of Europe.
- Structured comparison of treatment for different types of SSTIs.
Main Results:
- A systematic approach to SSTI management is presented.
- Key differences in treating suppurative and non-suppurative infections are highlighted.
- Guidance is provided for common SSTI presentations in outpatient settings.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to established guidelines ensures optimal SSTI management.
- Differentiating infection types guides appropriate therapeutic choices.
- This structured approach aids clinicians in primary and urgent care settings.
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