Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

NCC Category Codes: NIC 1, NIC 2, NNP 1,
NNP 2

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Discuss the pathophysiology of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS).
Identify risk factors associated with SSSS.
Describe the steps in the diagnosis and management of SSSS.
Identify the etiology and risk factors for developing septo-optic dysplasia (SOD).
Discuss the pathophysiology of SOD.
Describe the presentation and diagnosis of SOD.
Outline steps in managing an infant with SOD.
Outline the pathophysiology of epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI).
Review the tests used to diagnose EI.
Describe the management of an infant with EI.
Discuss the resources available for supporting families of an infant with EI.
Outline the etiology of trisomy 13.
Discuss the diagnosis and management of an infant with trisomy 13.
Relate the ethical issues surrounding trisomy 13.
Describe the findings in an infant with trisomy 13.

Purpose of this CE Activity: The purpose of this article is to inform neonatal nurses and practitioners of the current literature that focuses on the diagnosis and management of
staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to a computer with an Internet connection
Pass the posttest with a score of 80%
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation: Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date: January February 2016
Review Date: February 2019
Expiration Date: February 28, 2021

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Gabriel Macias MSN, RN, NNP-BC

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