Periorbital (preseptal) cellulitis:
Infection or inflammatory process of the dermis anterior (superficial) to the orbital septum
Rarely progresses to orbital cellulitis 1
Orbital (posts...
Establish intravenous (IV) access, administer oxygen for serious complications, including sepsis, meningitis, and cavernous sinus thrombosis.
Consider vancomycin in geog...
Athlete and medical personnel must be able to demonstrate the following:
Asymptomatic with normal physical exam
Must pass sport-specific fu...
Orbital cellulitis is any infection/inflammatory process posterior to orbital septum and can be life-threatening, whereas periorbital cellulitis is anterior to orbital septum.
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