Skin surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What are some indications for skin surgery?
A
Assist in diagnosis of rashes
Removal of malignancy
2
Q
What are the 5 layers of the scalp (SCALP)?
A
- S - Skin
- C - Connective tissue
- A - Aponeurosis
- L - Loose connective tissue
- P - Periosteum
3
Q
What are the 4 main methods of local anaesthetics?
A
- Topical
- Local infiltrative
- Nerve block
- Field block
4
Q
What is the function of adrenaline in skin surgery?
A
Prolongs anaesthetia
Reduces bleeding
5
Q
What are some methods of making local anaesthetic less painful?
A
- Relax patient
- Fine needle
- Massage skin
- Slow injection
6
Q
What are some complications of skin biopsy?
A
- Bleeding
- Wound dehiscence
- Infection
- Scarring
- Motor or sensory nerve damage
- Loss of function
7
Q
What are some basic forms of skin surgery?
A
- 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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