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Speedy recovery

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The treatment of a fifty-nine-year-old obese, depressive, asthma sufferer who had been involved in a car accident resulting in skin injury to her leg, which necessitated skin grafting, is described. A hydrocolloid paste dressing was used prior to skin grafting. The care plan included the nursing process, the Orem self-care model, and Clinitron air-fluidised therapy for one month. Following treatment the patient was attended at home by a district nurse twice-weekly, and three months later the graft was considered to have taken well.

Skin-grafting, Skin grafts

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A rash cure

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The suffering and care and treatment, including plasmapherisis, of a nineteen-year-old patient, who has been suffering from epilepsy for seven years, and has now developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome, is described. Following various other unsuccessful treatments, and in great pain, the patient was transferred to the acute renal unit where plasmapheresis was conducted over five successive days, and a variety of creams, solutions and dressings used. She recovered fully.

Plasmapheresis

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Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Article Abstract:

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is an inflammatory condition that affects children and young adults and it can be fatal and can range from a mild skin condition to a systemic disorder. The causes, symptoms, treatment, complications, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

United States, Diagnosis, Causes of, Disease/Disorder overview

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