Abscess Size and Depth on Ultrasound and Association with Treatment Failure without Drainage
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Russell, Frances M.; Rutz, Matt; Rood, L. Ken; McGee, Justin; Sarmiento, Elisa J.
Introduction: Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) occur along a continuum from cellulitis to abscess. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is effective in differentiating between these two diagnoses and guiding acute management decisions. Smaller and more superficial abscesses may not require a drainage procedure for cure. The goal of this study was to evaluate the optimal abscess size and depth cut-off for determining when a drainage procedure is necessary.
2020
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
21/2
Russell, Frances M.; Rutz, Matt; Rood, L. Ken; McGee, Justin; Sarmiento, Elisa J.