Skin Disorders Flashcards
What in an uncomplicated skin infection?
One organism.
Responds to antibiotic therapy alone.
Ex: staph aureus, staph pyrogens, group A strep
What in a complicated skin infection?
More than on organism.
Invasion of deeper tissues no requires debridement and other treatments.
What are the 2 types of cellulitis? Where is cellulitis most common?
Non-necrotizing and necrotizing
Commonly occurs: abdomen, lower extremities and perineum
What is the management for uncomplicated cellulitis?
Warm compress
Antibiotics may be necessary
What is the management of complicated cellulitis?
Culture IV antibiotic Debridement Wound care Assess
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 of Herpes Simplex Virus?
Type 1: cold sores
Type 2: genital warts
Where does Herpes Simplex Virus occur?
Skin, mucous membranes, CNS and genital tract.
List the 2 types of fungal infections lectured on, and what it likes.
Dermatophytosis - feeds off dead skin and infects the epidermis
Candida - warm, most environment (mucous membranes)
What is the diagnosis and treatment of a fungal infection?
Diagnosis: history, physical exam, KOH microscopy
Treatment: anti-fungal (topic or IV)
List the 6 different kinds of skin trauma.
Laceration (penetration) Abrasion (friction) Excoriation (superficial friction) Friction blisters (rubbing- feet) Skin tears Macerations
What are the 4 phases of wound healing?
Hemostasis
Inflammatory
Proliferative (granulation)
Maturation
What is included in the management of skin trauma?
History Immune status Immunization status Nutrition Identify infection Control or eliminate factors
