Treatments for Erythema nodosum
Treatments for Erythema nodosum
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Erythema nodosum
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Hospital statistics for Erythema nodosum:
These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Erythema nodosum:
- 0.003% (378) of hospital consultant episodes were for erythema nodosum in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 85% of hospital consultant episodes for erythema nodosum required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 33% of hospital consultant episodes for erythema nodosum were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 67% of hospital consultant episodes for erythema nodosum were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Erythema [Erythroderma]:
Emergency interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
If your patient suddenly develops progressive erythema with a rapid pulse, dyspnea, hoarseness, and agitation, quickly take his vital signs. These may be indications of anaphylactic shock. Provide emergency respiratory support and give epinephrine.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Erythema:
Nursing considerations
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
Because erythema can cause fluid loss, closely monitor and replace fluids and electrolytes, especially in patients with burns or widespread erythema. Be sure to withhold all medications until the cause of the erythema has been identified. Then expect to administer an antibiotic and a topical or systemic corticosteroid.
For the patient with itching skin, expect to give soothing baths or apply open wet dressings containing starch, bran, or sodium bicarbonate; also administer an antihistamine and an analgesic as needed. Advise a patient with leg erythema to keep his legs elevated above heart level. For a burn patient with erythema, immerse the affected area in cold water, or apply a sheet soaked in cold water to reduce pain, edema, and erythema.
Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests, such as skin biopsy to detect cancerous lesions, cultures to identify infectious organisms, and sensitivity studies to confirm allergies.
Patient teaching
Teach the patient with a chronic disease, such as SLE or psoriasis, about the character of typical rashes so they can be alert to any flare-ups of the disease. Also, advise the patient to avoid sun exposure and to use sunblock when appropriate. Discuss measures to relieve itching.
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Source: Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series, 2007
Erythema:
Emergency Actions
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
If your patient has sudden progressive erythema with rapid pulse, dyspnea, hoarseness, and agitation, quickly take his vital signs. These may be indications of anaphylactic shock. Provide emergency respiratory support and give epinephrine.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Erythema [Erythroderma]:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Monitor and replace fluids and electrolytes, especially in patients with burns or widespread erythema.
▪ Withhold all medications until the cause of the erythema has been identified.
▪ Administer an antibiotic and a topical or systemic corticosteroid as ordered.
▪ For the patient with itching skin, give soothing baths or apply open wet dressings containing starch, bran, or sodium bicarbonate.
▪ Administer an antihistamine and analgesic as needed.
▪ For a burn patient with erythema, immerse the affected area in cold water, or apply a sheet soaked in cold water to reduce pain, edema, and erythema.
▪ Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests, such as skin biopsy to detect cancerous lesions, cultures to identify infectious organisms, and sensitivity studies to confirm allergies.
▪ Have the patient with leg erythema keep his legs elevated above heart level.
Patient teaching
▪ Stress the avoidance of sun exposure and use of sunblock.
▪ Teach the patient methods to relieve itching.
▪ Explain the underlying cause of the patient's erythema and its treatment.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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