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Urticaria, also known as hives, is a very common clinical presentation characterized by transient (<12 hours), itchy dermal wheals. Angioedema is defined as subcutaneous or mucosal (often of the lips) swelling that is episodic and>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Drug-induced urticaria is the most common form of urticaria in children; anaphylaxis and hereditary angioedema are life-threatening conditions; remember ABCs of resuscitation (airway,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Urticaria is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals — smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins and pale centers of various... Emergency interventions ... History ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Specific antigen sensitivity (e.g., foods, food additives, Hymenoptera venom)
Physical agents
Pressure, mechanical irritation, vibratory, water
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... Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is an episodic, usually self-limited skin reaction characterized by local dermal wheals surrounded by an erythematous flare. Angioedema is a... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Urticaria is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals—smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins and pale centers... Emergency Interventions ... History ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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Urticaria
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Rachelle L. Cassity
Urticaria (hives) is a common condition. The lesions appear well circumscribed. Typically, they are first erythematous and subsequently develop a central wheal. They usually clear within 3 to... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
❑ Ingestants
❑ Drugs
❑ Inhalants
❑ ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings
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... Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is an episodic, usually self-limited skin reaction characterized by local dermal wheals surrounded by an erythematous flare. Angioedema, which can present either subcutaneously or dermally, produces... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Urticaria
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
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... Urticaria is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals — smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins and... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — visible collections of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Urticaria, also known as hives, is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals — smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Urticaria is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals—smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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