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Pediatric Integumentary Disorders
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- 1Atopic DermatitisDescription:
*Superficial inflamm. process that involves the epidermis: characterized by pruritic lesions
* Goals: relieve pruritis, hydrate skin, reduce inflamm., prevent/control secondary infections
Data Collection:
*Redness
*Scaliness
*Minute papules
*Weeping, oozing, and crusting of lesions
Interventions:
*Avoid skin irritants
*Avoid excessive bathing/washing of affected areas. bathing water should be tepid, skin should be lubricated immeiately after bath
* Intermittently apply cool, wet compresses for short periods. Pat dry the skin btwn cooling tx.
* Adm. antihistamines and corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are applied thinly and rubbed into affected areas. Immunomodulators and antibiotics may be prescribed
*Prevent/minimize scratching
time - 2Impetigo (Highly Contagious)Description:
* Highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin caused by B-hemolytic streptococci, staph. aureus, or both
* May occur bcuz of poor hygiene. Can also be a secondary infection (injury, insect bite, rash)
*Common sites of infection are face, arounf themouth, hands,neck, and extremities
*Lesions begin as vesicles or pustules surrounded by edema and redness
*If vesicles burst, honey-colored crust covering ulcer
Data Collection:
* Lesions
* Erythema
*Pruritus
*Burning
*Secondary lymph nde involvement
Interventions:
* Pt. is put on isolation precautions
*Allow lesions to dry thru air exposure
* Bathe child with antibacterial soap
* Apply warm salin or other compresses to lesions 2-3 times daily followed by mild soap and water to rmove crusts. Borow's solu. may be given to soften crust
* Apply topical ointments(clean/sterile). Infection can still spread 48 hours beyond start of tx.
*Oral antibiotics may be given if topical is ineffective.
* Apply emollients to preveny skin cracking
* Inform parents child uses seperate towels, linens, and dishes. All clothes/linen should be - 3Impetigo cont.- washed w/ detergent and hot water seperate from other family's items
- 4Pediculosis Capitis (Lice)Description:
* An infestation of the hair and scalp w/ lice
* Incubation prd: 7-10 days
*Can spread through direct and indirect contact
Data Collection:
* Scratches excessively
*Pruritis
* Nits are observed on hair shaft
* Adult lice appear as tan or grayish specks, and crawl fast
Interventions:
*Pediculide
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- Nursing Flashcards on Pediatric Integumentary Disorders, created by Marvelyh Emilcar on 22/07/2018.
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