General Dermatology

Question 1

what are causes of skin failure

Answer 1

erythroderma
toxic epidermal necrolysis 
severe erythema multiform
pustular psoriasis
pemphigus

Question 2

what are the 3 functions of the skin

Answer 2

temp control
barrier function
cutaneous blood flow

Question 3

what does skin failure do to the temperature control aspect of skin

Answer 3

cant sweat or vasoconstrict - temp swings up and down

Question 4

what does skin failure do to the barrier function aspect of skin

Answer 4

raw skin surfaces loses lots of fluid and electrolytes, protein loss, increased bacterial proliferation

Question 5

what does skin failure do to the cutaneous blood flow aspect of skin

Answer 5

shunt through skin may lead to high output cardiac failure in those with poor cardiac reserve

Question 6

what are some other aspects that skin failure interferes with

Answer 6

erythroderma may lead to malabsroption hair and nail loss

also may lead to handling problems

Question 7

how is skin failure treated

Answer 7

controlled environmental temperatures
monitor and replace losses, increased protein diet, antibiotics
aggressively treat skin infections, support vitals
nurse as for burns