Initial approach to the child who presents with skin infections

Drummond, Paula Lana de Miranda; Shook, Joan E.

doi:10.1016/s1045-1870(96)80033-1

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“…Impetigo can develop in healthy skin or initiated from a minor trauma to the skin, such as a scratch or graze (Oakley). Impetigo is a superficial skin infection and parts of the body mostly affected are the face, trunk and extremities (Drummond & Shook, 1996;Watkins, 2005).…”

Section: Common Skin Infections In Children Impetigomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The bullous form of impetigo appear as large thin-walled bulla lesions containing serous yellow fluid that rupture easily which can persist for several days (Chiller et al, 2001). When ruptured, it leaves a complete or partial denuded area with a ring or arch of remaining bulla (Drummond & Shook, 1996;Stulberg, Penrod, & Blatny, 2002). Staphylococcus aureus is the main causative agent for bullous impetigo affecting the trunk more frequently than non-bullous impetigo (Koning et al, 2003;Roberts & Lang, 2000).…”

Section: Non-bullous and Bullous Impetigomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…While this is the case, Haemophilus influenzae is a considered diagnostic. The child with cellulitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae can be very unwell, usually presented with a high temperature and toxic appearance (Bhumbra & McCullough, 2003;Drummond & Shook, 1996).…”

Section: Cellulitismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cellulitis sometimes may not be preceded by a traumatic break in the skin but can be caused by other underlying cases such as oesteomyelitis (Bhumbra & McCullough, 2003). It involves the extremities in most cases (up to 84%) and face (Allen et al, 2004;Drummond & Shook, 1996). Cellulitis often requires systematic treatment with antibiotics (Bamberger & Boyd, 2005).…”

Section: Cellulitismentioning

confidence: 99%

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'I Thought It Was Just a Pimple': A Study Examining the Parents of Pacific Children's Understanding and Management of Skin Infections in the Home

Ete-Rasch¹

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<p>Hospital admissions of young children due to serious skin infections have increased throughout the Greater Wellington Region over the years. Pacific children make up a high proportion of these hospital admissions. While the literature suggests that these admissions are highly preventable through proper care and management of skin sores at home, little is known about parents' knowledge and practices at home when a child is known to have a skin sore. This descriptive exploratory study explored the management of skin sores and wound care in the homes of 11 Pacific children from the Greater Wellington region prior to being admitted with skin infections. Mothers of 11 children who were aged between three months and 15 years were interviewed using a semi-structure interview schedule that was designed to understand parents' knowledge, understanding and perceptions of wound care, how the early signs of infections were recognised and where and when to seek medical help. The availability of first aid kits and their utilisation by families in their homes as simple preventative measures were also explored. The interviews were transcribed and a descriptive qualitative content analysis process undertaken. Overall the study found that parents engaged in active roles in an effort to maintain and sustain the wellbeing of their children once the signs and symptoms of skin infections were identified. The key findings are categorised under four main themes, 1) Parents in action; 2) The search for healing and cure; 3) Household activities; and 4) Health information for parents. Implications and recommendations for health professionals centre on the need for improved information for parents and for a review of practice surrounding skin infections in primary health care settings. Relevant information on skin infections on children to be addressed in the Well Child Tamariki Ora booklet is also recommended.</p>

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Section: Common Skin Infections In Children Impetigomentioning

confidence: 99%