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Correlation of Physical Exam Findings with Fever in Patients with Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Mongelluzzo, Jillian; Tu, Brian; Grimes, Barbara; Ziyeh, Sharvina; Fortman, Jonathan; Neilson, Jersey; Rodriguez, Robert M
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of fever in adult ED patients with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) and to determine which, if any, physical exam, radiograph and laboratory test findings were associated with fever. METHODS:We conducted a prospective, observational study at an urban county trauma center of adults who presented to the ED for evaluation of suspected SSTI. ED providers measured area of erythema and induration using a tape measure, and completed data sheets indicating comorbid conditions and the presence or absence of physical exam findings. Fever was defined as any recorded temperature ≥ 38°C during the first six hours of ED evaluation. RESULTS:, (odd ratio [OR] = 2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.6 - 5.2]) and leukocytosis (OR = 4.4, 95% CI [2.7 - 7.0]). Bullae, necrosis, streaks, adenopathy, and bone involvement on imaging were not associated with fever. CONCLUSION/CONCLUSIONS:Fever is uncommon in patients presenting to the ED for evaluation of suspected SSTI. Area of erythema and leukocytosis were associated with fever and should be considered in future decision rules for the evaluation and treatment of SSTI.
PMCID:5391889
PMID: 28435490
ISSN: 1936-9018
CID: 3143332

Risk factors for postpartum emergency department visits among a high-risk obstetric population [Meeting Abstract]

Sheen, Jean-Ju; Bernstein, Peter S.; Tu, Brian; Liu, Ying; Sutton-Ramsey, Desmond; Smith, Heather A.
ISI:000367092800505
ISSN: 0002-9378
CID: 3143342