Paging Pediatric Dermatology to the Emergency Room!
Pediatric dermatologic emergencies are very real, highlights Dr. Kalyani Marathe, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, who lectured during ODAC 2023. Pediatric dermatologic emergencies represent almost 4% of emergency room visits, and of those, most are related to chronic skin disease, drug eruptions, and infections. Here, we will review some of those …
Pediatric dermatologic emergencies are very real, highlights Dr. Kalyani Marathe, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, who lectured during ODAC 2023. Pediatric dermatologic emergencies represent almost 4% of emergency room visits, and of those, most are related to chronic skin disease, drug eruptions, and infections. Here, we will review some of those … Continue reading "Paging Pediatric Dermatology to the Emergency Room!"
This patient calls the night before his Mohs surgery and is wondering whether he needs any antibiotics before his procedure tomorrow because he had knee replacements 3 months ago. Which of the following is the appropriate response?
A. Advise him that he does not need any antibiotics
B. Prescribe Cephalexin 2 gm PO x 1 an hour pre procedure
C. Prescribe Clindamycin 600 mg PO x 1 an hou … 