1.1 The skin is the largest organ of the body and it acts as a waterproof protector for all the internal organs and it consist of four distinct layers: The epidermis‚ the basement membrane zone‚ the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis which is the outer layer and is a protective multi-layered self-renewing structure which varies in thickness depending on which part of the body it covers. The dermis is underneath the epidermis‚ this is a layer of connective tissue which provides the
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF SKIN AND HAIR 1. Draw and label a diagram of the Epidermis. 2. Draw and label a diagram of the dermal and subcutaneous layer Of the skin Please make sure that you include all the things from the table below. 3. Fill in the following table: STRUCTURE POSITION FUNCTION Papillary layer Upper layer of dermis Provides nutrients for the living cells of epidermis Reticular layer Second layer of dermis Collagen‚ elastic
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Pressure Area Care 1.1 The are three layers of Skin. The Epidermis‚ the Dermis and the Subcutaneous layer. The Skin is the bodies biggest Organ. Sizes varies. Skin also helps regulate Temperature‚ helps immune system. Also provides sensations of Touch‚ Heat‚ cold and pain in the sensory nerve endings. Pressure Sores are common where there is Less blood in the area affected during long periods of time. 1.2 Knees Thighs Ears Toes Back of Head The Sacrum Ankles Hips Shoulder blades Lower back (base
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The Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Skin Abstract The 5-HT3 receptor is a ligand-gated cation channel located in the central and peripheral nervous system; it has also been detected on a variety of other cells. In the periphery‚ it is found on autonomic neurons and on neurons of the sensory and enteric nervous system. In the CNS‚ the 5-HT3 receptor has been localized in the area postrema‚ nucleus tractus solitarii‚ nucleus vaudatus‚ nucleus accumbens‚ amygdala‚ hippocampus‚ entorhinal‚
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DESCRIBE the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown AND the development of pressure sores. The skin is one of the largest organs in the body in surface area and weight. The skin consists of three layers: the epidermis‚ the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue. The skin has three main functions: protection‚ regulation and sensation. The skin is an organ has many functions 1. Protection. The primary function of the skin is to act as a barrier. The skin provides protection
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Unit 64 1.1 Pressure sores are the result of a constant deficiency of blood to the tissues over bony areas such as a heel. It may have been in contact with a bed over a long period of time. The surface of the skin ulcerates which can‚ in turn‚ become infected. Eventually deeper tissues are damaged. It’s common in heels‚ buttocks‚ sacrum‚ ankles‚ hips and spine. 1.2 Pressure points on the body are: sacrum‚ hip bone‚ ankles‚ heels‚ elbows‚ spine‚ ribs‚ back and head and ears. 1.3 The risk factors
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PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION: USE OF SACRAL MEPILEX IN PREVENTING PRESSURE ULCERS IN THE ICU PATIENT: An Evidence-Based Project Elizabeth Bard‚ Melissa Carder‚ and Maria Medina Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Nursing Nebraska Methodist College Department of Nursing Omaha‚ Nebraska Under the Supervision of Dr. Linda Foley May 2012 Abstract During the past few years‚ the interest
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anatomy and physiology 1.1 describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relationm to skin break down and development of pressure sores. the skin is the largest organ of the body it covers a total surface space of around 30000 sq inches oviously depending on hight size of person. the skin is made up of nails‚hair‚sweat glands. the skin provides the organs protections by providng a outer surface which in tourn has other different jobs these are being able to regulate the body temperture
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SKIN • Largest and heaviest organ of the body; accounts for about 15% of the total body weight • Also called as cutaneous membrane • Skin contains two layers‚ the epidermis and the dermis. • The hypodermis is the layer underneath the skin. FUNCTIONS • Skin is a protective covering that prevents harmful substances from entering the body. • It helps regulate body temperature and water loss. • It houses sensory receptors and contains immune system cells. • It synthesizes chemicals and excretes
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According to The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders‚ an insect bite is a puncture wound in the skin by any variety of insects. Some people have more reactions to bites or stings. Babies are usually more affected by bites and stings than adults. Severe allergic or toxic reactions are not common but can be life-threatening and require emergency care. Common stinging or biting insects that cause mild reactions are: mosquitoes‚ flies‚ fleas‚ bedbugs and kissing bugs‚ chiggers‚ nonpoisonous spiders
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