Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Cellulitis - "it is" what "it is"

WARNING -- THE PICTURES ON THIS POST
ARE NOT FOR THE WEAK OF HEART


I got this definition off the Mayo Clinic site:
Cellulitis (sel-u-LI-tis) is a common,
potentially serious bacterial skin infection.
Cellulitis appears as a swollen,
red area of skin that feels hot and tender,
and it may spread rapidly.
This is the cellulitis that Harold
contracted while we were in Florida.
It went from the his big toe to his groin
(I didn't take a picture that high --
You can thank me later!)
Because this bad infection of Group B strep
Harold had a PICC line placed.
He is getting antibiotics continuously
and will continue for at least a week.

I am glad to report that it is getting better,
but now he has blisters and open wounds.
Please keep Harold in your prayers
so that we can soon have a
Happy Patient and Happy Nurse!

1 comments:

Unknown said...

I'm so glad he's out of the hospital! Hope he's doing better now!