learning Objectives - Describe the various diseases and disorders of integumentary system and their management. Demonstrate skill in providing care to the clients with disorders of integumentry system
Hours - 5
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussion Explain using Charts, graphs models, films, slides
Assessment Methods - Essay type Short answers Object type Assessment of skills with check list
Content of the chapter
a) Nursing Assessment
– History
– Physical assessment
b) Etiology
c) Pathophysiology
d) Clinical manifestions
e) Nursing management of disorders of skin
and its appendages
– Lesions and abrasions
– Infection and infestations Dermititis
– Dermatoses; infectious and Non
infectious
– Inflammatory dermatoses
– Acne Vulgaris
– Allergies and Eczema
– Psoriasis
– Malignant Melanoma
– Alopecia
– Infestations
– Bacterial infections
– Pyoderma
– Impetigo
– Folliculitis
– Furuncles
– Carbuncles
– Viral infections
– Herpes zoster
– Herpes simplex
– Fungal infection
– Athlete’s foot (Tanta Pedi’s)
– Parasitic infestation
– Pediculosis
– Scabies
– Pemphigus
– Stevens – Johnson syndrome
– Skin cancer
– Special dermatological therapies
f) Burn and its management
– Burns Plastic Surgery
– Incidence, causes of burns
– Types & classification of burns
– Pathophysiology
– Calculation of the percentage
– Local & systematic effects of burns
– Immediate care
– First aid care
– Medical Management, barrier nursing
care of the burns
– Complications, Health education
g) Plastic Surgery
– Define plastic & reconstructive surgery
– Types
– Define skin graft flaps
– Possible complication
– Preparation of patient for constructive
surgery
– Post operative care
– Health Education
h) Alternate therapies
i) Drugs used in treatment of integumentary
disorders