General Surgery — Flashcards

Irritant contact dermatitis most commonly affects the _____

If necrotic tissue is present in pressure sores then manage with _____

What is the most common allergen for allergic contact dermatitis? _____

What is the first-line management of urticaria? _____

Hint: drug

_____ contact dermatitis is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction that is characterised by erythema & pruritus at the site of contact

Anything that disrupts the cutaneous barrier is a risk factor for _____ infection: - Skin trauma - Ulceration - Surgery - Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, chronic venous ulcers) - IVDU

If a cellulitis-like rash is rapidly progressive & blistering then consider _____

Eron classification for cellulitis: Class II: _____ OR systemically well but with a comorboditiy that complicates/delays resolution of infection (e.g. PAD, chronic venous insufficiency, morbid obesity)

Cellulitis is usually _____lateral

Urticaria are most commonly caused by allergy with a type _____ hypersensitivity reaction