- Early diagnosis: erythema and warmth of the skin surrounding the umbilicus isn’t normal. Get labs, start abx and get the patient admitted
- Consult peds surgery on all of these patients as progression to nec fast, while uncommon, is devastating
- If the patient appears toxic or has systemic symptoms, the simply omphalitis has progressed and aggressive treatment including surgery is likely indicated
Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R. Rezaie, MD (Twitter/X: @srrezaie)
Cite this article as: Anand Swaminathan, "REBEL Core Cast 130.0 – Omphalitis", REBEL EM blog, October 30, 2024. Available at: https://rebelem.com/rebel-core-cast-130-0-omphalitis/.
