Erythema multiforme

The control of anxiety and pain by combining patient involvement with effective nursing and medical therapy is of paramount importance when caring for the conscious critically ill patient. Early intervention with particle flotation therapy increased patient comfort, prevented further excessive skin loss and promoted healing of new epidermis. Nutritional support using total parenteral nutrition can help to reduce the incidence of sequelae such as immuno-compromization, pulmonary tissue oedema and impaired wound healing. Effective infection control measures aimed at preventing excessive colonization of the skin helps to promote the development of new healthy epidermis. Multidisciplinary care incorporating nursing, medical and physiotherapy disciplines is all important in delivering effective critical care.