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USG Report Shows Celulitis
hi i given inj.TT after using aseptic precaution, for one of snake bite patient after 5 days patient developed sweling & hard lump over the injection site.and USG report shows celulitis.may i know what will be the cause? and nursing management
Fri, 18 Feb 2011
hi sunil.welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.inj TT is given after snake bite to avoid tetanus.some times cellulitis developed at the site of injection.proper antibiotic solves the issue most of the times.drainage may be required.
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Inj TT can be given to such patients but from what you are describing patient either has early cellulitis or a abscess.If the lump is localised and resembles an abscess then I&D will be necessary.But if the whole limb is affected by cellulitis(which is a bacterial infection )then pt will need to be admitted and given iv antibiotics.I suugest a surgeon take a look at the pt to determine the extent of damage.
Inj TT can be given to such patients but from what you are describing patient either has early cellulitis or a abscess.If the lump is localised and resembles an abscess then I&D will be necessary.But if the whole limb is affected by cellulitis(which is a bacterial infection )then pt will need to be admitted and given iv antibiotics.I suugest a surgeon take a look at the pt to determine the extent of damage.
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