By Michael D. Zanolli, Steven R. Feldman
A step by step handbook of protocols for ultraviolet gentle treatment within the dermatologist's place of work, this publication presents technical info for UVB, PUVA, outpatient daycare, RePUVA, UVA/UVB blend, hand and foot remedy, scalp remedies, and hydrotherapy. It comprises examples of sufferer schooling handouts, consent types, laboratory circulation sheets, types for insurance firms, and extra. the recent version covers differences to the normal protocols built at Wake wooded area college scientific middle and the Vanderbilt Phototherapy therapy heart, new sections on laser remedy for psoriasis and vitiligo, and new fabric on localized UVB remedies.
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If the skin is a light pink color, the phototherapist should keep the dose the same as the previously delivered treatment dose. PSORIASIS 19. If subsequent treatments occur at intervals longer than 3 days, the following guidelines will be used: 4–7 days 1–2 weeks more than 3 weeks 20. Follow steps 3–15 above. – – – keep the dose the same decrease the dose by 50% start over. 27 28 PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROTOCOLS PSORIASIS RETINOID PLUS ULTRAVIOLET B (ReUVB) PHOTOTHERAPY PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS 1.
PSORIASIS 12. 13. 14. 15. 15 The patient is to return to the phototherapy center in 24 hours. The area of the phototesting should be identified by the markings at the different dosage sites. Identifiable erythema within the margins of the phototesting port is considered a positive reading. If bright red erythema develops or blistering occurs at the site of any of the phototesting sites, then topical corticosteroids can be used to treat the area. 16 PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROTOCOLS PSORIASIS NARROW BAND ULTRAVIOLET B (NBUVB) PHOTOTHERAPY BY SKIN TYPE PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS 1.
5J/cm2 for a treatment unless instructed by the physician. 15. The frequency of bath PUVA treatments for the diagnosis of psoriasis is 2 or 3 times a week unless otherwise ordered by a physician. If more than 3 times a week has been ordered then special instructions as to the advancement of the dose of UVA light must accompany the request. 16. If the skin is red or painful, the phototherapist will ask that the patient be seen by the attending physician who will make the decision for adjustment in the treatment for that day.