Cellulitis in lymphedema limb

New spreading erythema, warmth, tenderness, low-grade fever — margins marked, provider notified, antibiotics/labs ordered, compression adjusted, systemic monitoring, representative notified; reassess; supports Section I. (Sepsis overlay.)

Rapidly worsening edema

Marked girth increase with new discomfort — assessed to distinguish worsening lymphedema from DVT/infection, provider notified, compression/workup coordinated, limb monitored; reassess; supports Section I. (PV/Anticoag.)

Cellulitis → sepsis

Limb cellulitis with fever, hypotension, and new confusion — sepsis pathway initiated, SBAR, transfer order, representative notified, serial vitals; documented. (Sepsis overlay.)

Vascular/edema overlap and DVT route to the Peripheral Vascular reference and the Anticoagulation overlay; skin breakdown and wound care route to the Skin reference; cellulitis progressing to sepsis routes to the Sepsis overlay; post-node-dissection functional recovery routes to the Musculoskeletal reference.