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inegument system

dewitt medsurg chptrs 41 42

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mole assessments A- assymetry, B-Borders same all around, C-color consistent, D- diameter ( how big is it?)
offloading process of lifting up for about 15 minutes qh to relieve pressure on buttocks while in w/c
elderly are at risk for skin breakdown b/c
use of supplements in skin care
shave biopsy shaves a small piece of lesion of the top with razor for biopsy
puncture biopsy needle is used to puncture through and take central tiussue from lesion
types of dermatitis atopic, contact,stasis, sebhorreaic
tx for tinea pedis antifungal creams powders- keep feet dry- change socks daily- wash sock in HOT water
layers of the skin epidermis, dermis subcutaneous sweat glands and sebaceous glands are in dermis
incontinence care is important in geriatrics incontinence is #1 underlying factor in pressure ulcers of the buttocks
staph drainage YELLOW and creamy
acne
parkland formula for fluid resuscitation 4mL X % of burns X wt in KG 1/2 of fluid in first 8h AFTER BURN, second half over next 16 h
contact dermatitis from touchin irritant-m ie poison ivy
atopic derematitis caused by mast cell response- heat makes it worse-10% of population , common in kids
stasis dermatitis inflamation and rash r/t lack of VENOUS flow
Seborrheic dermatitis overactive oil glands
acne vulgaris plugged sebaceous glands- often caused by androgen level fluctuations (teens)-treated with mild soap and frequent washing, may also be treated w drugs
acne rosacea redness papules and pustules, factors that casue facial flushing may precipitate worsening
pyelonyetil cyst cyst common on gluteal fold of buttocks very commonly MRSA
cellulitis
furuncles
carbuncles
triggers for HSV-1, HSV-2 outbreaks exposure to UV lights, skin irritations, fever, fatigue, STRESS
genital herpes possible to spread even if no lesiopns present
herpes varicella chickenpox, replicates in preipheral nerve ganglia- predisposes to herpes zoster
herpes zoster shingles- along single dermatome
Tx of herpes varicella-zoster prophylactic antibiotics, systemic corticosteroids, symptomatic treatments Valcyclovir, acyclovir (valtrex)
onychomycosis nail fungus
pediculosis lice
scabies
bacterioid drainage brown with a fecal odor
proteus drainage biege with a fishy odor
pseudomonas drainage green blue- smells like juicy fruit
Payne Martin classification SKIN TEARS- I- no tissue loss, II- partial tissue loss, III-skin flap and complete tissue loss
Braden scale- measured AFTER eschar debridement pressure ulcers I-red,indurated,non blanching, II-BLISTERS, partial thick skin loss, III ulcerated, bacterial infection usual, IV- deep ulceration with necrosis and underlying tissue damage/loss
difference between a stasis ulcer and a pressure ulcer PRESSURE ULCERS ARE ALWAYS OVER A BONY PROMINENCE
senile lentigenes "age spots"
assessment documentation for any skin abnormality 3 S's- SIZE, SITE, SHAPE
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