SCCM Resource Library-Skin as an Organ System on Daily ICU Rounds: Assessment and Common Disorders

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The speaker is an acute care surgeon and critical care intensivist who is passionate about involving the skin in ICU rounds. They discuss the importance of skin as the largest organ in the body and how it can provide valuable information about a patient's health. They outline the objectives of the plenary session, which include examining skin failure in the hospital setting and discussing how to assess and protect the skin during ICU rounds. They explain the structure and functions of the epidermis and dermis, as well as the role of dermal appendages in wound regeneration. The speaker discusses the extracellular matrix and its role in wound healing, as well as intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can affect the skin. They detail the concept of skin failure and its risk factors, and explore different types of wounds and their etiology. The speaker emphasizes the importance of wound assessment, including temperature, color, and characteristics of exudate. They also discuss different types of dressings and treatment options for wounds. The presentation concludes with a discussion of the reasons why wounds may not heal, including issues related to diabetes, infection, drugs, and nutrition, and the importance of proper management in these areas.

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Integument, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | Skin as an Organ System: Introducing Skin Failure (SessionID 1199541)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Integument

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Integument

Year 2023

Keywords

acute care surgeon

skin

ICU rounds

wound assessment

wound healing

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