SCCM Resource Library-What to Do With Unusual Skin Conditions in the ICU

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In this video, a surgical intensivist discusses the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic disorders in the intensive care unit (ICU). He defines an ICU dermatologic disorder as a skin problem that requires medical diagnosis and treatment due to its severity or indication of an underlying medical condition. These disorders can be common in the ICU, affecting anywhere from 10 to 40 percent of patients. The speaker categorizes dermatologic disorders into four classes based on their relationship to ICU admission: conditions that cause ICU admission, conditions reflecting an underlying disease, conditions developing as a result of treatment, and conditions that coexist with ICU admission. He provides examples of each class, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and drug reactions. The speaker discusses the terminology used in dermatology and highlights different types of hypersensitivity reactions seen in the skin. He also shares an algorithm and a mobile app that can help with the diagnosis of skin disorders. In terms of treatment, he emphasizes the need to identify and remove the stimulus causing the disorder and mentions the use of steroids for immune reactions. Finally, he mentions nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin A, C, and zinc, as potential causes of dermatologic disorders in the ICU.

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Integument, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | Can You Take a Look at This Rash? (SessionID 1119177)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Integument

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Dermatology

Year 2023

Keywords

dermatologic disorders

ICU

diagnosis

treatment

hypersensitivity reactions

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