Urgent Investigation in Suspected Cellulitis or Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Full blood count
- C-reactive protein
- Electrolytes and creatinine
- Blood culture (in class 3 or 4 illness (Table 95.3)
- Microscopy and culture of blister fluid if present
- Urgent Gram stain of debrided tissue (in necrotizing fasciitis)
- Duplex scan if deep venous thrombosis is possible (Chapter 56)
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