Cellulitis
After viewing this presentation, viewers will be able to—
- Describe the approach to diagnose cellulitis via telemedicine and determine when an in-person visit is more appropriate
- Understand how to distinguish cellulitis from other conditions that may mimic cellulitis
- Identify effective antibiotic regimens for cellulitis that minimize adverse events
- Discuss the expected time course of a case of cellulitis and when patients should return for followup
Best Practices in Managing Patients with Cellulitis Over Telemedicine – Slides (PDF, 2 MB)
Best Practices in Managing Patients with Cellulitis Over Telemedicine – Facilitator Guide (PDF, 5 MB)
Clinician Resources
Cellulitis – Clinician One-Page Document (PDF, 189 KB)
Cellulitis – Sample Responses to Patient Portal Messages (PDF, 128 KB)
Patient Handout
This handout can be given to your patients to help them understand their infection and your antibiotic choices.
