Iatrogenic injury in childhood staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
J Paediatr Child Health
; 39(1): 73-4, 2003.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12542821
ABSTRACT
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) may cause significant morbidity in children. It is common practice for adhesive occlusive dressings to be used to apply topical local anaesthetic prior to venepuncture. We report two cases in which removal of these dressings from children with SSSS caused injury and discomfort in areas previously free from blistering. We recommend that an alternative method of topical anaesthetic application is used to minimize skin trauma in these patients.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Skin
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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
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Iatrogenic Disease
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Occlusive Dressings
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
J Paediatr Child Health
Journal subject:
PEDIATRIA
Year:
2003
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom