Abscess Size and Depth on Ultrasound and Association with Treatment Failure without Drainage

مرکز و کتابخانه مطالعات اسلامی به زبان های اروپایی

منو

" Abscess Size and Depth on Ultrasound and Association with Treatment Failure without Drainage "
Russell, Frances M.; Rutz, Matt; Rood, L. Ken; McGee, Justin; Sarmiento, Elisa J.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	932694
Doc. No	:	LA9c65q0vp
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Russell, Frances M.; Rutz, Matt; Rood, L. Ken; McGee, Justin; Sarmiento, Elisa J.
Title & Author	:	Abscess Size and Depth on Ultrasound and Association with Treatment Failure without Drainage [Article]\ Russell, Frances M.; Rutz, Matt; Rood, L. Ken; McGee, Justin; Sarmiento, Elisa J.
Title of Periodical	:	Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Volume/ Issue Number	:	21/2
Date	:	2020
Abstract	:	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.