5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWH

Ep 49: Five Things About Skin Care During Hospitalisation With Nigel Harris

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In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Nigel Harris, Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology at RBWH. He joined us to drop some knowledge on practical tips for caring for the skin of our patients, particularly those who are elderly.

Nigel’s Five Things

  1. Itchy skin is common and there are some easy treatments for symptoms.
  • Watch out for stasis dermatitis.
  • Management of thin and fragile skin during hospitalisation.
  • The downside of leaving skin cancers untreated – keep an eye out.
  • Feet and toenails are not just for podiatrists to worry about.
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