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Type of burns

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First degree
-dry, red, no blisters, insoles EPIDERMIS only

Second degree
-(PARTIAL THICKNESS), moist, blisters, extends beyond epidermis

Third Degree
-(FULL THICKNESS), dry leathery, black, pearly, waxy, extend from epidermis,is to dermis to underlying tissues, fat, MUSCLE and/or BONE

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how do you measure burn injuries in pediatrics

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“rule of nines”
9%-head, front upper torso, back upper torso, front lower torso, back lower torso, front right leg, front left leg, back right leg, back left leg

4.5% each right arm, left arm

1% groin

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Primary Management for burns in pediatrics

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Assess ABCs, might require intubation if
-singed nares or eyebrows
-evaluate nares/mouth for soot/mucous

-DRENCH the burn w/ cool (NOT ICE) water

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Evaluation of Skin Disorders 3 types

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-morphology
-configuration
-distribution

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lesion that developes on previously unaltered skin

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primary lesion

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Secondary skin lesion

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lesion that either changes impression over time or occurs when a primary lesion is scratched (excoriation) it may become infected

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flat discoloration skin lesion

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Macule
ex. ephelides (freckles)
petechiae
flat nevi (moles)

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Flat discoloration that looks as though it is a collection of multiple, tiny pigment changes, may be some subtle surface changes

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Patch
ex. mongolian spot
-cafe au lait spot

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elevated firm lesion >1cm

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nodule
ex. Xanthoma
fibroma

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Firm elevated lump

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Tumor
ex-benign or malignant

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small <1cm, elevated, firm skin lesion

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Papule
example, ant bite
-elevated nevus (mole)
-verruca (wart)

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Scaly, elevated lesion

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Plaque
ex. classic psoriasis

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Small <1cm lesion filled with serious fluid

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Vesicle
ex. herpes simplex
varicella (chicken pox)

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Serous fluid-filled vesicles >1cm

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Bulla
ex. Burns
-superficial blister (sports runners)
-contact dermatitis

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Lesion raised above the surface and extending a bit below the. spiders, many times and allergic reaction.

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Wheal
ex. PPD test
-mosquito bites

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Small <1 cm pus filled lesion

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Pustule
ex: acne and impetigo

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A pus filled lesion >1cm

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Abscess

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Large, raised lesions with serous fluid, blood, and pus

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cyst

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configuration of skin lesions

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  1. solitary or discreet
    -individuale or distinct lesions
    ex. warts, ringworm
  2. grouped
    -linear cluster
    ex. herpes simplex
  3. confluent
    -lesiomn that run together
    ex. measles, urticaria

4.linear
-scratch, streak, line or stripe
ex. contact dermatitis, scratching

  1. annular
    -circular, beginning in the center and spreading to the periphery
    ex. tina corporis, erythema multiforme
  2. Polycyclic
    -annular lesions merge
    ex. erythema ,multiforme, lips erythematosus
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Distribution of a lesion?

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where the lesion appear on the body

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Acne

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polymorphic skin disorder characterized by comedones, papule, pustules, and cysts

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Open comedones

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blackheads

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Closed comedones

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whiteheads
-obstructed opening which may rupture, causing low-grade local inflammatory reaction

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Mild Acne Tx

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  1. benzoyl peroxide (2.5%-10%)
  2. Tretinoin
    -applied at night and not used concomitantly w/ benzoyl peroxide
    -too much can burn skin
    -decreases bacteria on skin
  3. may need to decrease strength or duration of application for excess redness/ irritation
    *do not stop but decrease
  4. salicylic acid preparations
  5. Topical ABX, Erythromycin or clindamycin lotions or pads
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Moderate Acne Tx
-cyclines first then macrocodes 1. Doxycycline 50-100mg BID or 100mg QD -Minocycline 50-100mg BID *teeth discoloration *DO NOT GIVE TOP <8year olds 2. Erythromycin (Macrolide) -tends to upset stomach
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Severe Acne Tx
refer to Dermatology
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Fungal Infections in pediatrics
AKA Yeast, Candida, Fungus most common Trichophyton other Microsporum
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Round bald spot, fungal infection
tine capitis (scalp)
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Body ringworm, fungal infection
Tinea corporis -raise border -central clearing *no bullseye
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Jock itch
Tinea Cruris
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fungal infection of hands and Athletes foot
Tinea manuum and *Tinea pedis
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Tinea Versicolor
fungal infection causing hyper/hypo pigmentation macules on limbs
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Skin Scrappings lab test
"spaghetti and meatballs" hyphae microscopically when treated w/ potassium hydroxide (KOH)
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Tinea Capitis Tx
-griseofulvin 20-25mg/kg/day for 6-8 weeks
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Tinea Corporis Tx
Miconazole 2%, Ketocconazole 2%
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Tinea Versicolor Tx
Selenium Sulfide Shampoo
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Chicken Pox/ Varicella Zoster Virus
acute contagious disease caused by herpes virus, transmitted by direct contact with lesions or AIRBORNE *Dew Drop on a Rose Petal -infected individuals are CONTAGIOUS FOR 48HOURS BEFORE outbreak and until lesions have crusted over
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S/S of Varicella Zoster Virus
*Papules develop over macule *intense pruritis *generalized lymphadenopathy -Vesicules erupt: usually distributes on the trunk, then scalp and face
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Varicella Zoster VIrus Tx
*oral acyclovir 20mg/kg 5 times a day -calamine/caladryl lotion (pink lotion) -antihistamine -acetaminophen *return to school after lesion have crusted over
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flesh colored discrete papules, which become UMBILICATED PAPULES with a CHEESY CORE
Molluscum Contagiousum -viral skin infection -resolves few weeks to a few month *autoinoculated, more where skin rubs together *do not pop lesions, more will appear
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Molluscum Contagiousum management
Resolves spontaneously if left alone
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Atopic Dermatitis aka?
Eczema -chronic skin condition characterized by intense itching along with a typical pattern of distribution with periods of remission and exacerbation *destroys 1st layer of skin, watch for secondary infections
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Management for Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Dry skin management (hallmark Tx) -moisturizing lotion immediately after bathing -must blot dry -need lotion from a jar, lotions must be scooped out -Topical Steroids (hydrocortisone) *Adverse effects of hydrocortisone: Bladder dysfunction, hyperglycemia, hypopigmentation/ scarring. etc
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis
acute or chronic dermatitis that results from direct skin contact with chemicals or allergies
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Irritant (diaper) dermatitis
common skin irritation of the genital-perianal region
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Psoriasis
common bench hyper proliferative inflammatory skin disorder *think snake skin -normal keratinization is faulty *Ausptiz sign: Droplets of blood when scales are removed
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Acute inflammatory disorder, usually self-limiting lasting 3-8weeks
Pityriasis Rosea
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Hark the Harold Patch, Christmas tree rash pattern (patch/pattern)
Pityriasis Rosea *Christmas from fall to spring *"harold patch"- initial lesion 2-10cm
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Pityriasis Rosea LAB/Dx "" Treatment
serologic test for syphilis should be performed -if rash is not itchy this is worrisome Treat pruritis -hydroxazine (sedating) -certirizine (non sedating) -Topical steroids -UVB daily x3-5 days *Oral erythromycin (2 week course)
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Scarlet Fever
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) S/S *swollen tongue with white exudate and/or red papillae *strawberry tongue -confined, bright red, flat blotches that progress into WIDESPREAD SANDPAPER-LIKE PAPILLAE Management *10-14day course of penicillin or amoxicillin -consider checking urine 14days after ABX Therapy for red blood cells with may suggest secondary glomerulonephritis
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Impetigo
skin infection. by... -Gram Positive Streptococcus -Staphylococcus (S. aureus) *classic honey-crusting lesions Management *Mupirocin *apply Burow's (Domeboro) solution to clean lesions
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Scabies
High contagious parasitic mite burrows into stratum corneum S/S *infants -red brown vesiculopapular lesions on head, neck, palms, or soles *older children -red papules on skin folds, umbilicus, or abdomen TX -Permetherin (Nix) 5% rinse (1st treatment-leave on for 8-14hours) repeat in week
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Pin worms
"Tape Test" -press clear tape to skin around anus, place on slide and look at under microscope Tx -Pyrantel (Pin-X) -OTC
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Mice or DEER ticks cause this disease?
Lyme disease These ticks must feed for more than 36 hours to transmit the infecting organism
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Lyme disease is cause be which organisms and found where?
-Spirochetal -Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Pacific Coast
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S/S or stages of Lyme disease
stage 1 -Erythema migrans, flat or slight red lesion that expands over several days but has central clearing, "bulls eye" rash -Joint pain Stage 2 -Headache, stiff joints -Bells palsy Stage3 Joint and periarticular pain
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Lyme disease Dx
ELISA screening (checks of antibodies) *Western Blot is confirmatory Dx criteria 1. erythema migrains or 2 one late manifestation and 3. laboratory confirmation
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Tx for Lyme Disease
under 8: Amoxicillin or Cefuroxime axetil Over 8: Doxycycline
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Rubeola (measles)
koplik Spots
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Rubella (3 day measles)
teratogenicity
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Erythema infectiosum
Fifth disease *slapped cheek appearance
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Roseola Infantum
Sixth disease (herpesvirus 6) *trunk rash then extremities *high fever, abrupt end when rash develops
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Coxsackie Virus
Hand Foot Mouth Disease -resolves spontaneously in less than 1 week -peeling/ loss of nails is common -spread by contact w/ unwashed hands or contaminated surfaces as well as respiratory droplets
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Mumps
S/s -swollen salivary glands (ex. parotitis) causing puffy cheeks, and a tender, swollen jaw Lab tests -Mumps IgM Tx Lemon drops (sugar free) to increase flow of saliva
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