Periorbital Cellulitis CA4024 v4.1
Preview
Overview
Periorbital cellulitis the infection of the soft tissues surrounding the eye is a fairly common presenting problem in the Children’s Assessment Unit and is most commonly seen in childhood. Whilst most cases resolve uneventfully with treatment a small proportion of patients may go on to develop potentially serious complications – e.g. blindness or brain abscess.
Categories
ClinicalReference
Date Uploaded
21.01.2021Date Review
21.01.2024File Size
316KbClinical Guidelines
This guideline has been approved by the Trust's Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel as an aid to the diagnosis and management of relevant patients and clinical circumstances. Not every patient or situation fits neatly into a standard guideline scenario and the guideline must be interpreted and applied in practice in the light of prevailing clinical circumstances, the diagnostic and treatment options available and the professional judgement, knowledge and expertise of relevant clinicians. It is advised that the rationale for any departure from relevant guidance should be documented in the patient's case notes.The Trust's guidelines are made publicly available as part of the collective endeavour to continuously improve the quality of healthcare through sharing medical experience and knowledge. The Trust accepts no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misapplication of this document.