Acute Dermatology and Nursing Management

Overview:

This course will help you assess and manage acute dermatology conditions such as Steven Johnsons Syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), Bullous Pemphigoid (BP), Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG), Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS). It covers nursing management for these conditions ​and is useful for both new professionals, those who are experienced but not routinely managing these diseases, and professionals who work in acute settings​.  

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Explain the five different acute dermatology conditions
• Describe how to manage these conditions effectively
• Identify these conditions accurately in clinical settings

Author:

Jodie Newman, DipHe, Adult Nursing