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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: cellulitis pressure ulcer, Treatments ???? adequate fluid intake, The pathogen overwhelms the white blood cells ???? cellulitis progresses and the pathoogens spread to surrounding tissues, Necrosis of the tissue ???? waste product build up that further breaks down the tissue, Treatments ???? Wound debridement, Risk factors ???? long term steroid use, secondary infection ???? osteomylitis, Treatments ???? Amputations, Risk factors ???? Ionizing radiation, waste product build up that further breaks down the tissue ???? injury to the skin and it's underlying tissue, Treatments ???? reposition every 2 hours with pillows for support, Cellulitis ???? Signs and Symptoms, Decreased blood flor to the area ???? ischemia and hypoxia, Signs and Symptoms ???? acute swelling, warmth, or tenderness of infected area, Cellulitis ???? Risk factors, Risk factors ???? decreased intake of protein and vitamin C, Diagnostic assessments and findings ???? Culture and gram stains from tissue exudate, pressure exerted over bony prominences ???? Decreased blood flor to the area, Treatments ???? Reduction of edema, Cellulitis ???? Treatments, Signs and Symptoms ???? Systemic toxicity