Skin U In Flashcards
(23 cards)
Snake π π¬ cause what?
Serious systemic rxn
Treatment for π bite
Remove restive clothing
No caffeine and alcohol
Make a tonique- remove if u π swelling
Rest victim < venom circulation
Get to π₯
MRSA- Nasal Swab for who?
π§ community
Close contact sports
Returning patients
Equipment sharing
Skin to skin contact
B4 surgery
MRSA
+ swab
Treatment includes?
Isolate patient
Contact precautions
Can spread to others via skin and articles
MRSA can lead to?
Infected bloodβ> sepsisβ> organ failure = death π΅
MRSA
culture & Sensitivity of skin /wound positive so weβ¦.
Standard+ contact precautions
π signs of sepsis/organ failure
ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) treatment
Antiviral meds
Light cool room + cotton clothing
No scratching/rubbing
Anti viral meds
Vaccine for 50+
Measures 2 keep skin clean + prevent infection
Teach about topical treatment
Astringent compression
Isolate client
Air mattresse & bed cradle
Assess for skin & π infection
Skin necrosis
Cellulitis -strep or straph group A
Assessment
Pain + tenderness
Edema fever warmth + Erythemia
Where cellulitis occurs?
Dermis & hypodermis
Treatment for cellulitis
Antibiotics
Antibacterial creams, gels, dressing
Warm compress
Rest area
Erysipelas
Acute fast spreading group A streptococcus infection. Any break in skin integrity
Posion ivy
Posion oak
Posion sumac
Assessment
Contact dermatitis- papulosvesular lesions
Pruritus
Ivy oak sumac posion intervention
Clean area ASAP
Keep COOL/WET compress
Anti itch cream
Bites & Sting
Req emergency room
Tetanus prophylaxis β
Brownπ· bites
Use π§ to β venom activity
Topical antiseptic and Antibiotics
Black β«widow π·
Ice
Hospital π₯
Trantulas
Use sticky tape for barbed hair removal
Irrigate eyes with saline
Elevate + immobilize to γ swelling and pain
Antihistamines & topical or systemic corticosteroids
π¦ sting what patient experiences?
Vemom = pain, inflammation & systemic rxn
π¦ sting treatment
Analgesics
Wound care
Supportive treatment
Black π¦ sting
Anti venom or FATAL systemic rxn = neurotoxin >
π & wasps sting
Wheal & Flare RXN
Remove stingerβ
Use tweezers β bust venom sac
π and wasp Allergic rxn
Hives pruritus swollen π and π
= ANAPHYLAXISβ> π₯
Epi π for intramuscular use & get 2 injectors + replacement post use
What is Frostbite?
Damage tissue and blood vessels fingers toes face nose ears. Due to prolonged cold π₯Ά exposure