EM-Critical Care Infectious Disease
Multi-Organ Failure from Cellulitis – Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
A 54-year-old male with history of alcohol abuse presents with right forearm pain and swelling following a fall two days ago. The pain is constant, sharp, “radio buzzing”, and 10/10. He also reports redness, swelling, and “feels cold”. He denies fevers, LOC, CP, SOB, weakness/numbness. Initial VS: HR 120/min, RR 20/min, Read more…