Skin/Soft Tissue Flashcards
Incision for excisional bx of skin lesion
Longitudinal, elliptical
Diabetic foot ulcer; tx
Debridement, off-loading, tx of PAD and glycemic control
Acute paronychia; initial management
Warm compresses
Purulent paronychia; common bacteria and tx
MSSA, incision and drainage
Predictor used for NSTI
LRNEC: Na<135, WBC>15, CRP>15, Cr>1.6, Glu>180
Split-thickness donor sites
Lateral thigh, buttock, scalp
Full-thickness donor sites
Pre/post-auricular, Supraclvicular, Groin, Medial arm, abdomen
Pilonidal abscess; tx
I&D
Margin for cutaneous SCC
1cm
Firm, flesh colored, red plaques with finger-like projections of spindle cells
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Indication for SLNB in non-metastatic melanoma
No clinically positive nodes, <0.8mm with ulceration or 0.8-1.0mm with or without ulceration
NSTI bacteria
Polymicrobial
Securing STSG with mild oozing
Fibrin glue, provides some hemostasis
Crucial step for repair fo lip lacerations
Vermillion border reapproximation
Lymphadema management
Massage, ROM, elevation, compression
Pressure wound classification
Stage 1 - Nonblanching erythema
Stage 2 - Dermis
Stage 3 - Exposed subcu
Stage 4 - Exposed muscle/fascia/bone
Locations requiring FTSG
Small wounds, face, joints