Managing a Cutaneous Abscess in the Emergency Department

xloma.fota.13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Managing a Cutaneous Abscess in the Emergency Department Via Annals of Emergency Medicine Cutaneous abscesses are a common type of skin and soft tissue infection observed in the emergency department (ED). Patients typically present with painful, erythematous nodules, which are often indurated and surrounded by an erythematous and edematous border.1,2 The overlying skin may have palpable fluctuance, surrounding cellulitis, and signs of spontaneous drainage.1,2 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.