TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Chapter 107. Dermatologic Conditions
A1  - Lacouture, Mario E.
A1  - Welsch, Michael Jude
A1  - Laumann, Anne E.
A2  - Hall, Jesse B.
A2  - Schmidt, Gregory A.
A2  - Wood, Lawrence D.H.
PY  - 2005
T2  - Principles of Critical Care, 3e
AB  - In  a  patient  with  a  dermatologic  condition,  observation  and  description  of  the  lesions  (morphology,  distribution,  and  texture)  are  important  for  developing  a  differential  diagnosis.Mucous  membranes  (oral,  ocular,  nasal,  genital,  and  perianal)  should  be  examined  in  all  patients.The  skin  may  provide  clues  to  an  underlying,  life-threatening  condition,  such  as  endocarditis,  graft-versus-host  disease,  bacterial  sepsis,  toxic  shock  syndrome,  systemic  vasculitis,  or  complications  from  the  human  immunodeficiency  virus.Drug-related  dermatoses  are  prevalent  in  the  intensive  care  unit.  Clues  to  diagnosis  include  a  rapidly  developing  eruption;  generalized,  symmetrical,  predominantly  truncal  distribution;  maculopapular,  urticarial,  or  acneiform  morphology;  and  accompanying  pruritus.Extensive  skin  disease  can  cause  important  fluid,  electrolyte,  and  protein  losses  and  predisposes  the  patient  to  life-threatening  infections.  
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Y2  - 2023/09/29
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