Preseptal cellulitis guidance in children
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Scope
This flowchart is intended to be used for children from the age of 0-16 with suspected preseptal cellulitis. It is to guide clinicians as to when to consider other causes of lid swelling and how to treat preseptal cellulitis.
Contact details
Ophthalmology:
- Monday – Friday 9-5 excluding Wednesdays from 1pm 85808/ 0141 451 5808
- Wednesday afternoons and out of hours 2nd on call ophthalmologist can be contacted through switchboard
ENT:
- 84897/ 0141 451 4897
Editorial Information
Last reviewed: 22 March 2023
Next review: 31 March 2026
Author(s): Dr Chloe Shipton, Dr Manaim Shah, Dr Eoghan Millar, Dr David Wynne (Corresponding author: Dr Eoghan Millar)
Author Email(s): eoghan.millar2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Document Id: 1075