Skin surgery Flashcards

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What are some indications for skin surgery?

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Assist in diagnosis of rashes
Removal of malignancy

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What are the 5 layers of the scalp (SCALP)?

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  • S - Skin
  • C - Connective tissue
  • A - Aponeurosis
  • L - Loose connective tissue
  • P - Periosteum
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What are the 4 main methods of local anaesthetics?

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  • Topical
  • Local infiltrative
  • Nerve block
  • Field block
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What is the function of adrenaline in skin surgery?

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Prolongs anaesthetia
Reduces bleeding

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What are some methods of making local anaesthetic less painful?

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  • Relax patient
  • Fine needle
  • Massage skin
  • Slow injection
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What are some complications of skin biopsy?

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  • Bleeding
  • Wound dehiscence
  • Infection
  • Scarring
  • Motor or sensory nerve damage
  • Loss of function
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What are some basic forms of skin surgery?

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  • Electrosurgery - Minor skin lesions such as skin tags, allows for haemostasis
  • Snip excision - Useful in neurofibromatosis
  • Curettage - Scraping treatment using sharp loop
  • Shave excision
  • Punch biopsy
  • Elliptical excision
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