Dermatological Emergencies

‘Dermatological Emergencies’ aims to cover aspects of situations and their management when they present in a Dermatology setup. This includes severe drug reactions, bullous disorders, erythroderma, infections, vasculitis and systemic emergencies presenting with skin signs. This book guides the reader to recognize such emergencies, helps to approach the initial phase of management, identifies the investigations, thus leading to a holistic management of the scene. Case scenarios are used in all chapters with logical flow of text, flowcharts, algorithms and representative clinical and laboratory images for better understanding of the readers. Key Features Details all dermatological emergencies Discusses manifestation of these emergencies with unique algorithms and flowcharts Examines case scenarios for first-hand experience Consists of Do's and Don'ts for effective management of cases Uses high quality clinical images for clarity

There are many emergencies that the dermatologist needs to address and many cutaneous diseases in the emergency room that require rapid dermatologic consultation. The dermatologist is frequently the first physician to examine such patients before a hospital admission and also the first to identify a critical situation, stabilize the patient, and choose urgent and appropriate intervention. Both the practicing dermatologist and the emergency physician will benefit from the revised and updated edition of this text from top international dermatologists, enabling them to hone their diagnostic skills, expand their knowledge and understanding of pathologic events, and learn treatment options available for acute life-threatening skin diseases in this complicated and multifaceted field.

This book offers thorough coverage of emergencies in dermatology, from the basics of critical care for dermatologic emergencies, to neonatal and pediatric emergencies, infectious emergencies, drug eruptions and HIV-AIDS-related emergencies, among many others.

There are many emergencies that the dermatologist needs to address and many cutaneous diseases in the emergency room that require rapid dermatologic consultation. The dermatologist is frequently the first physician to examine such patients before a hospital admission and also the first to identify a critical situation, stabilize the patient, and choose urgent and appropriate intervention. Both the practicing dermatologist and the emergency physician will benefit from the revised and updated edition of this text from top international dermatologists, enabling them to hone their diagnostic skills, expand their knowledge and understanding of pathologic events, and learn treatment options available for acute life-threatening skin diseases in this complicated and multifaceted field.

Since extensive dermatoses can be life threatening, it is important to recognize and treat skin emergencies rapidly. This book covers all cutaneous emergencies and life threatening dermatoses, as well as true and false emergencies in the dermatologic office. It provides treatment advice for the management of major life threatening dermatoses, such as severe infections, severe drug eruptions and bullous diseases. In addition, it describes the manifestations in acutely ill patients in the ICU, as well as severe cutaneous manifestations occurring during pregnancy, after sun exposure, in cold weather, as a result of extreme poverty, and in other situations. With diagnostic clues, reader-friendly charts and clinical photographs, this clinical guide will not only benefit the hospital-based dermatologist, but will also be a helpful guide for non-dermatologists, such as ER and ICU physicians.

Need to Know About “10 Dermatologic Emergencies.” Dermatological emergencies are rare but often progress quickly and lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Most dermatological emergencies result from an allergic reaction or infection, but some primary skin diseases can also become life-threatening. Prompt diagnosis is essential to improve outcomes, but it can be challenging because these conditions have multiple aetiologies and variable presentations, some of which mimic innocuous skin disorders. Healthcare providers should be aware of these potentially life-altering conditions so that they can intervene quickly and minimize the impact on their patients. Hence, it is strived in this E-Booklet to precisely describe these 10 Dermatological Emergencies (potentially life-altering conditions) along with plenty of relevant IMAGES for better understanding for the busy Medicos. …Dr. H. K. Saboowala. M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H.(London)

Dermatology is usually thought of as an outpatient specialty, but some skin conditions require intensive care and dermatologists increasingly play a key role in the diagnosis and management of skin disorders in emergency departments and intensive care units. This book is a concise review of dermatological emergencies, presenting cases in a step by step, logical manner – nature of the condition, why it is an emergency, population at risk, clinical presentation and clues, laboratory diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis and management. Separate chapters discuss drug therapy in dermatological emergencies and challenging clinical scenarios, including pregnancy and lactation. Key points Concise review of critical care in dermatological emergencies Presents cases in logical, step by step manner Includes 90 full colour images and illustrations

Now available in a compact 4" x 7" format, this portable reference covers the management of emergency conditions seen in pediatric patients. The Fourth Edition includes new sections on pediatric emergency radiology and sports injuries, plus expanded material on infectious diseases and environmental emergencies.. . "very well written. . . more complete than traditional pocket books.". -Pediatric Emergency Care Review-review of the previous edition.