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What are the functions of the Epidermis (6)

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  • protection from injury
  • stops proliferation of microorganisms
  • prevents dehydration and electrolyte loss
  • temp regulation controlled by sweat glands
  • transmits tactile stimulation by neuroreceptors
  • synthesizes Vitamin D
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What are the functions of the Hypodermis (2)

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  • protects from injury by absorbing mechanical shock
  • temperature regulation by fat cells
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what are the Indications for Topical Antimicrobials?

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Treatment of bacterial, fungal or viral infections of the skin

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The following drugs are classified as?

Bacitracin
Neomycin
Mupirocin

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Antibacterials

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The following drugs are classified as?

Clotrimazole,
Ketoconazole,
Miconazole,
Nystatin

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Antifungals

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What are the Indications for Topical Corticosteroids?

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  • Inflammation
  • redness
  • Itching
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The following drugs are classified as?

Triamcinolone,
Hydrocortisone

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Topical Corticosteroids

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Lesion

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Area of tissue that has suffered damage

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Primary Lesion is caused by?

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result of a disease process

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Pruritus

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Itching

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Secondary Lesion is caused by?

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developed by consequence of a clients activity

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Urticaria

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Hives

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Lichenified

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Thickened

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Annular

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Ringlike with raised boarders about flat centers of normal skin

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Circinate

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circular

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Circumscribed

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Well defined, sharp boarders

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Clustered

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Several lesions grouped together

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Diffuse

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Widespread

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Linear

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Occurs in a straight line

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Macular

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Flat

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Papular

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Raised

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Macule

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Discoloration of the skin that is flat and level with the skin
- Primary Lesion

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Fissure

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Cleft or groove in the skin
- Primary Lesion

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Nodule

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Small, node-like structure that is solid and elevated
- Primary Lesion

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Papule

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Small, solid and raised caused by thickened epidermis
- Primary Lesion

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Vesicle

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Small bladder or blister containing clear fluid
- Primary Lesion

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Polyp

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Growth that forms on mucous membrane or other surface inside the body
- Primary Lesion

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Cyst

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Closed pouch under the skin that contains a fluid of a semisolid substance
- Primary Lesion

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Pustule

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Small elevated on the skin containing pus
- Primary Lesion

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Wheal

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Area of the skin slightly raised and appears either redder or paler then the surrounding skin
- Primary Lesion

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Scales

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Flakes of cornified Skin
-Secondary Lesions

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Crust

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Dried exudate on Skin
- Secondary Lesions

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Ulcer

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Areas of destruction of the epidermis
- Secondary Lesions

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Scar

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Area with excess collagen formation present after an injury has healed
- Secondary Lesions

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the dermis

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Contact dermatitis

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Hypersensitivity when exposed to a certain allergen

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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

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  • Intense itching, red, dry, scaly skin.
  • Can have flare ups
  • More common in children and people with allergies
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Psoriasis

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  • Chronic autoimmune T-cell mediated inflammatory skin disease
  • Periods of exacerbations and remissions
  • Thickening of epidermis and dermis
    Scaly, erythematous, pruritic plaques
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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  • Cytotoxic T-cell drug reaction
  • Keratinocyte cell death
  • Causes extensive blistering
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Psoriasis Interventions

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  • Light therapy
  • Systemic therapy
    -> Methotrexate
    -> Folic acid
    -> Systemic retinoids
    -> Infliximab
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Treatment

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  • Stop all possible medications
  • Fluids
  • Nutrition
  • Wound care
  • Pain control
  • Corticosteroids
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Cellulitis

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Bacterial Skin Infections
- Diffuse infection of dermis and hypodermis
- Red, warm, swollen, and painful skin
- Most common cause - staph, MRSA, or group B strep
- Systemic treatment with antibiotics needed

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Impetigo

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Bacterial Skin Infections
- Bullous or ulcerative
- Cause - staph or strep
- More common in children

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

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Bacterial Skin Infections
- Ranges from mild to moderate
- Contact precautions

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HSV

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Viral Skin Infections
- Type 1- mouth and face
- Type 2 - Genital lesions
- Groups of vesicles on an erythematous base
-> Vesicles can turn into pustules, rupture, and form crusts
-> Last 2 to 6 weeks
- Topical/oral antiviral drugs

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Herpes Zoster

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Viral Skin Infections
- Grouped lesions with weeping and crusting
-> Unilaterally along segment of skin that follows a cranial nerve
- Pain and paresthesia
- Antiviral drugs
- Vaccination

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Tinea

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Fungal Skin Infections
- Classified by location
-> Tinea pedis (Athlete’s foot)
-> Tinea corporis
-> Tinea capitis
- Annular patches with elevated borders and scaling
- Client education: keep areas clean and dry, no public showers or pools, don’t share footwear
- Topical antifungal therapy

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Candidiasis

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Fungal Skin Infections
- Yeast like fungal infection
- Erythematous macular eruption with isolated pustules at the border
- Burning and itching
- Common in skin folds
- Oral lesions (thrush) are creamy white

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Squamous cell carcinoma (Cancer)

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  • Very top layer of the epidermis grows out of
  • Form on areas of the body exposed to sun (Face, Ears, Neck)
  • Treatment: Removal
  • More likely to grow into deeper layers of the skin
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Basal cell carcinoma (Cancer)

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  • Most common type of skin cancer
  • Start in the basal cell layer (bottom layer) of the epidermis
  • Form on areas of the body exposed to sun - head, face, neck
  • Slow growing and rarely spread
  • Treatments
    ○ Surgery
    ○ Local therapies
    § Cryotherapy
    □ Topical chemotherapy
    □ Immune response modifiers
    □ Laser surgery
    □ Chemical peeling
    § Radiation
    § Chemotherapy
    § Targeted therapy
    Immunotherapy
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Melanoma (cancer)

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  • Melanocytes grow out of control
    • The cells that produce melanin
  • Less common; more dangerous - can spread more easily
  • Appearance: dark brown or black
    ○ The cells are making lots of melanin!
    ○ Most commonly located on trunk or legs
  • Treatments
    ○ Surgery
    ○ Immunotherapy
    ○ Targeted therapy drugs
    ○ Chemotherapy
    Radiation
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1st degree burn

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  • Most superficial burn
  • The skin remains intact; no break in integrity of epidermis
  • Redness (erythema)
  • No blisters
  • Can be painful to the touch
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2nd degree burn

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  • Partial thickness burn
  • Blisters form
  • Affects the epidermis and dermis
  • Skin is moist and red
  • These burns are very painful
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3rd degree burn

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  • Full thickness burn
  • Penetrate all the way from the epidermis to the dermis and down into the subcutaneous tissue
  • Destroy the nerve endings, so are not as painful as 2nd degree burns
  • Appear red, tan, or black
  • Are dry and leathery
  • Areas of eschar
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4th degree burn

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  • Full thickness, plus involvement of bone and muscle underneath
  • These burns are dry and dull
  • Exposed tissue may include bones and muscles as well as ligaments and tendons
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Emergent Burn management

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  • First 24-48 hours
    * Large shift in capillary membrane permeability
    ○ Capillary membrane becomes more permeable
    ○ Fluid shifts from the intravascular space into the interstitial space
    * Client is at high risk for hypovolemic shock, electrolyte imbalances, and renal failure
    * Fluids are the priority intervention
    ○ Parkland burn formula
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Acute Burn management

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  • 48-72 hours after injury until the wounds heal
    * Capillary membrane permeability is stabilized
    * Focus on healing
    ○ Prevent infection
    ○ Alleviating pain
    ○ Nutrition
    ○ Wound care
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Rehabilitative Burn management

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  • Burn is now healed
    * Focus is on regaining function
    ○ Psychosocial care
    ○ ADL assistance
    ○ Physio/occupational therapy
    Cosmetic correction
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Hypovolemic Shock

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  • Increase in capillary permeability
  • Third spacing occurs
    ○ Plasma moves from the intravascular space, to the interstitial space
    ○ Sodium
    ○ Albumin
  • Decreased intravascular volume = decreased BP = hypovolemia
  • Cardiovascular system recognizes hypovolemia - increases HR to compensate
    ○ Increased HR
    ○ Decreased cardiac output
    ○ Decreased blood pressure
    Hypovolemic shock leads to decreased perfusion of kidneys and renal damage
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Renal Failure

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  • Decreased perfusion to the kidneys
  • Insufficient UOP
    • <30 ml/hr
  • Increased
    • BUN
    • Cr
  • Monitor UOP closely
    • Foley catheter
      Fluid adjustments as needed
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Hyperkalemia

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  • Most potassium is stored in the cells
  • Injury causes lysis of cells, which then release potassium into bloodstream
  • Causes hyperkalemia
  • K >5.5
  • Signs and symptoms:
    ○ Muscle weakness
    ○ Cramps
    ○ Nausea
    ○ Chest pain
    ○ Arrhythmias
    Tall, peaked T-waves
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Hyponatremia

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  • Water follows sodium
  • Sodium is leaving the intravascular space and going to the interstitial space
  • Due to increased capillary membrane permeability
  • Water follows this sodium and the client becomes hyponatremic
  • Na < 135
  • Signs and symptoms:
    • Headache
    • Confusion
    • Restlessness
    • Irritability
    • Seizures
      Coma
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Fluid Replacement

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  • Crucial in the first 24 hours
  • Due to the increase in capillary permeability, this is when the client is losing large volumes of fluid and is at risk for hypovolemic shock
  • Fluids:
    • Lactated Ringers
      ○ Expands the intravascular volume
    • Colloids
      ○ Albumin
      § Helps pull fluids back into the intravascular system
  • Monitor urine output
  • Fluids are titrated to ensure adequate UOP (30 mL/hr)
  • Correction of imbalances
    Sodium? Potassium?
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Parkland Formula for burns

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Total value to be infused:
4ml x TBSA(%) x Weight (Kg)

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Pressure Ulcers Stage 1

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red, blue, or purplish area first appears like a bruise on the skin. It may feel warm to the touch and burn or itch.

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Pressure Ulcers Stage 2

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bruise becomes an open sore that looks like an abrasion or blister. The skin around the wound can be discolored. The area is painful.

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Pressure Ulcer Stage 3

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The sore deepens and looks like a crater. There are often dark patches of skin around the edges.

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Pressure Ulcer Stage 4

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damage spreads to the muscle, bone, or joints. It can cause a serious bone infection called osteomyelitis. It can also lead to a possibly life-threatening blood infection called sepsis.

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Unstageable

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covered with black dead tissue (eschar) or creamy yellow, gray/black, or white, thick slimy tissue (slough). It is difficult to see the severity of the injury because of the covering.

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Deep tissue injury

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very dark red, maroon, or purple colored area of the skin that doesn’t disappear when pressed on or a dark deep wound or blister filled with blood that is seen through a separation in the skin.

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Rule of 9s

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  • chest 9%
  • belly 9%
  • anterior arm 4.5%
  • Posterior arm 4.5%
  • anterior leg 9%
  • posterior leg 9%
  • anterior head 4.5%
  • posterior head 4.5%
  • penis/vagina 1%
  • upper back 9%
  • lower back 9%

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