Upload
rose-cobb
View
240
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
What am I?
Can you guess?
(Integumentary System)
The Integumentary SystemCristine Luca RN BSN
Molloy College
Objectives
1. Functions
2. Layers
3. Wounds and prevention
Functions of Skin
Our skin is the largest and most largely used organ
SENSES- nerve receptors (pain)
PROTECTS- from chemicals and UV light
SECRETES- glands (sebaceous or sweat)
THERMO-REGULATES- keeps us cool
Overview of Integumentary System
Layers of Skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis (Subcutaneous)
Accessory Structures
Hair
shaft and root
Skin
sebaceous and sweat glands
Nails
Skin Breakdown
Causes
Immobility
Which of the following are common places for skin break down?
Malnutrition
Medical devices
Prevention
Turning and positioning
Proper nutrition
Positioning devices
Skin Protectants
Silicon dressings, moisture barrier creams, foam dressings, liquid skin barriers
What device can cause skin breakdown?
Any device or item will cause skin breakdown! Any place pressure is
applied to skin breakdown will occur!
a. oxygen tubingb. tracheostomyc. an IVd. pulse oximeter probe
Stages of Skin Breakdown
Stage I
Stage III
Stage II
Stage VI
• Unstageable• DTI• IAD- According to Gray, Bliss, Doughty, Ermer-
Seltun, Kennedy-Evans, & Palmer (2007) incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is an inflammation of the skin that occurs when urine or stool comes into contact with perineal or perigenital skin.
Photos courtesy of NPUAP & WOCN
Resources for You
WOCN
NPUAP
Principles of Skin Care
Learning Nurse- Pressure Ulcers
Test your Knowledge!
Become a skin/ wound care
champion in your place of work!
References
Gray, M., Bliss, D. Z., Doughty, D. B., Ermer-Seltun, J., Kennedy-Evans, K.
L., & Palmer, M. H. (2007). Incontinence‐associated dermatitis: A
consensus. Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing, 34 (1)
45-54.
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Board. (2015).
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse’s Society. (2015).