Nursing Care of an Adolescent with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Case Report

Authors

  • Gabriela Maria Lara de Paulo
  • Ana Caroliny da Silva
  • Mykaella Cristina Araujo Margarida
  • Carlos Matheus Pierson Colares
  • Thainara Lorraine Costa e Silva Pereira
  • Lais Lara Silva Xavier
  • Lorena Morena Rosa Melchior

Keywords:

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, TEN, Nurse Care, Burns

Abstract

Objective: To report nursing care facing a case of an adolescent diagnosed with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) hospitalized in a Burns Intensive Care Unit. Method: This is a case report on the nursing interventions performed on a teenager diagnosed with TEN, who was hospitalized for a month in 2020 at the Burn Intensive Care Unit in the state of Goiás. The information was collected from the patient's medical record. Results: We present clinical practices to assist the management of patients with TEN. The case presented had a positive outcome. Conclusion: Nursing care is essential for the positive prognosis of the patient. In this case, nursing acted mainly in wound care, medication administration, laser therapy and surveillance to prevent infections.

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Published

2021-04-08

How to Cite

Paulo, G. M. L. de, Silva, A. C. da, Margarida, M. C. A., Colares, C. M. P., Pereira, T. L. C. e S., Xavier, L. L. S., & Melchior, L. M. R. (2021). Nursing Care of an Adolescent with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Case Report. Revista De Divulgação Científica Sena Aires, 10(2), 224–228. Retrieved from https://rdcsa.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/422

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Section

Experience Report