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| During kidney failure, the body tries to compensate by removing wastes through the skin, which produces a recognized odor. However, the skin is a poor execratory organ, and the one in failure |
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During kidney failure, the body tries to compensate by removing wastes through the skin, which produces a recognized odor. However, the skin is a poor execratory organ, and the one in failure
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| an inflammation of sebaceous glands caused by a blockage of the pore, resulting in the accumulation of oil and white blood cells within the gland |
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| an inflammation of sebaceous glands caused by a blockage of the pore, resulting in the accumulation of oil and white blood cells within the gland |
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a rounded, painful inflammation resulting from a localized bacterial infection
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| burns involve damage to the outer epidermal layers only. Cold water on the area, followed by an ointment, is usually the recommended first aid. Mild sunburns are first degree burns. |
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involve damage to all the epidermal layers and some of the dermis. Cold water and covering with gauze is usually recommended.
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all the dermis and some of the sub- cutanesous. Should be covered with a moist sterile cloth until hospital.
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all the dermis and some of the sub- cutanesous. Should be covered with a moist sterile cloth until hospital.
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a thickened layers of the epidermis caused by pressure and friction
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red scaly patch of skin where the epidermal cells have fallen off too rapidly. Causes are unknown
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| a fungus infection of the skin that appears as a white circle under the skin. |
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a red soreness, followed by blisters, caused by the chicken pox virus.
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a layer of hard, dead cells resulting from a localized virus infection
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the cells multiply too quickly (Mitosis)
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pressure on a particular area and there is no circulation to the area so it begins to die and bacteria is involved
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results from diseases that weaken bone
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Most fractures are traumatic fractures (Injury) like a complete fracture
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| Simple or Closed Fracture |
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bone pieces don’t break through the skin
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| Compound or Open Fracture |
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| the bone is exposed through the skin |
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| Small Tissue laceration (less than 1 cm), clean |
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( more than 1 cm), soft tissue trauma mild, no flaps or avulions (flaps)
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Soft tissue available for wound coverage despite vast soft tissue laceration or flaps or high energy trauma
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Extensive soft tissue injury loss, periosteum stripped away from the bone and bone exposure
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| Arterial supply to the distal limb damaged, arterial repair required |
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The bone is splintered at the site of impact in at least three pieces
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| a portion of the bone is torn off |
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