On arrival, T 99.9 HR 92 136/90 RR 20 SpO2 98% RA
In general, he is anxious but in no acute distress. His general exam is reassuring; the extremity shows no streaking, crepitus, or lymphadenopathy. His tattoo is shown below:
A. Aseptic inflammatory reaction
B. Subcutaneous ink diffusion
C. Contact dermatitis
D. Pyogenic infection
“The physician can do all he has to do with speed and precision, but he must never appear to be in a hurry, and never absent-minded.”
Theodor Billroth 1829-1894
Prussian-born Professor of Surgery, Vienna