Management of cellulitis after insect bites

Nick Price refers to a case study to show how small injuries to the skin, such as insect bites, can become infected and lead to cellulitis

Summary

Emergency nurses must be able to manage patients with undifferentiated and previously undiagnosed conditions. Cellulitis, for example, is often seen in emergency departments and must be assessed correctly to ensure early treatment and reduce patients' risk of developing systemic sepsis. This article uses a case study to describe the assessment and management, including examination techniques, of a patient admitted to the ED with cellulitis after an insect bite.