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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... redness of the skin ... substantially, usually to TEN ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
characterized by extensive skin ... Fever >38.5 2. ... Skin involvement ... reaction • SJS/TEN ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... or family - Ever ... Pulmonary exam - Skin ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
worn for 3-5 days-fewer ... tracts, fragile skin ... exudate & harmful components ... degree) burn DFU, leg ... Dressings #Materials #management
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
symptoms such as fever ... Laboratory Tests ... • Tuberculin skin ... Histopathology: • Skin ... • Bed rest and leg
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Nonspecific symptoms: Fever ... connective tissue components ... • Inner ear • Skin ... Polychondritis #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management