Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Caused by [{Staph aureus]] | |||
*Most pts <2yr old, nearly all <6 yr old | *Most pts <2yr old, nearly all <6 yr old | ||
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*Transfer to burn center if diffuse | *Transfer to burn center if diffuse | ||
*Localized infection may d/c home w/ f/u | *Localized infection may d/c home w/ f/u | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Staphylococcus aureus]] | |||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
Revision as of 04:45, 22 April 2014
Background
- Caused by [{Staph aureus]]
- Most pts <2yr old, nearly all <6 yr old
Diagnosis
- Rash progresses from erythroderma to extensive areas of exfoliation
- Systemic symptoms (malaise, fever, irritability, skin tenderness) are common
- Nikolsky sign (separation of epidermis when pressure is applied) is present
Treatment
- Often requires inpatient therapy, Fluid Resuscitation, parenteral antibiotics
- Antibiotics
- Nafcillin 100 mg/kg/d IV in 4 divided doses OR 50 mg/kg/d in 4 divided doses PO x7-10d
- Penicillin G procaine (300K U/d IM for <30 kg, 600K to 1 million U/d IM for >30 kg)
- Amoxicillin-clavulanate 45 mg/kg/d PO in 2 divided doses x 7-10d
- Cefazolin 100 mg/kg/d IV in 4 divided doses
- Cephalexin 40 mg/kg/d in 4 divided doses x 7-10d
- If possible MRSA:
- Clindamycin 40mg/kg/d IV or PO in 4 divided doses x7-10d
- Bactrim 10 mg/kg/d in 2 divided doses x7-10d
- Vancomycin 10-15mg/kg/d in 2 divided doses up to 1 gm q12hr
Disposition
- Transfer to burn center if diffuse
- Localized infection may d/c home w/ f/u
See Also
Source
Tintinalli