title: Skin care of the pediatric patient.
abstract: Several factors influence the chronically ill child's susceptibility for skin breakdown. Nurses are an integral part of the care team that has the responsibility for identification of these factors, as well as pressure ulcer prevention and early intervention. An important aspect of this responsibility is identification of individuals at risk. This article provides a guide for assessment and early intervention for skin breakdown in chronically ill children. A care plan and consultation recommendations are included.
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron, OH, USA.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pallija
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mondozzi
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Webb
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors