12 Health Problems in Toddlers and Preschoolers Flashcards
The result of heat transfer from one site to another. They are caused by excessive heat, but are also related to cold, chemicals, electricity and radiation.
Burn Injury
____ disrupt the skin, which leads to increased fluid loss; infection; hypothermia; scarring; compromised immunity; and changes in function, appearance, and body image.
Burns
_____ and _____ continue to have increased morbidity and mortality when compared to other age groups with similar injuries.
Young children and the elderly
_____injuries in addition to cutaneous burns worsen the prognosis.
Inhalation
Types of Burns
Thermal Burns
Chemical Burns
Electrical Burns
Other Burns
Most common type of burn, usually the result of residential fires, automobile accidents, children playing with matches, improperly stored gasoline, space heater, arson, improper handling of firecracker, scalding accidents, hot irons
Thermal Burns
Result from contact or ingestion, inhalation or injection of acids, alkalis, vesicants or noxious agents used in cleaning products
Chemical Burns
Result from contact or ingestion, inhalation or injection of acids, alkalis, vesicants or noxious agents used in cleaning products
Chemical Burns
Sunburn, cigarette burn, friction or abrasion burn
Other Burns
_____ results from coagulation, protein denaturation, or ionization of cellular components
Tissue destruction
Burns that do not exceed 20% of TBSA according to the Rule of Nines produces a _____
Local response
Burns that exceeds 20% of TBSA according to the Rule of Nines produces a _____
Systemic response
_____ is caused by the release of cytokines and
other mediators into the systemic circulation.
Systemic response
The release of _____ and changes in blood flow, tissue edema, and infection, can cause progression of the burn injury.
local mediators
2 level of response to Burn Injury
Local response
Systemic Response
Edema results from increased capillary permeability forcing water, electrolytes into the interstitial spaces
Local Response
Fluid loss from the burn-injured skin is a result of the _____
inflammatory response
Circulatory alterations cause _____ in the burned area
capillary stasis
_____ develop, leading tissue ischemia and necrosis causing pain and edema
Thrombi
Cardiovascular changes occur, burn shock, tachycardia, tachypnea to compensate for decreasing vascular volume and increased oxygen needs
Systemic Response
_____ may occur with severe edema compromises circulation and entraps nerves
Compartment Syndrome
Respiratory system may be compromised by _____
Smoke Inhalation
Renal changes occur, such as renal vasoconstriction, depressed _____
Glomerular filtration
_____ is greatly increased - can lead to prolonged starvation and extensive energy needs
Metabolism
Elevated _____ because of increased metabolism
body temperature
Prone to _____ due to loss of skin and tissue integrity and immature immune system
infection
Degree of Burns
First, Second, Third and Fourth
Damage is limited to epidermis, causing erythema and pain
First Degree
Epidermis and part of the dermis are damaged, producing blisters and mild to moderate edema and pain
Second Degree
Epidermis and dermis are damaged; no blisters appear, but white, brown or black leathery tissue and thrombosed vessels are visible
Third Degree
Rare and damage extends through deeply charred subcutaneous tissue to muscle and bone
Fourth Degree
This is the immediate consequence of fluid loss and results in decreased perfusion and oxygen delivery.
Hypovolemia
Cardiac output decreases before any significant
change in blood volume is evident.
Decreased cardiac output
Forms rapidly after burn injury
Edema
Circulating blood volume decreases dramatically during burn shock.
Decreased circulating blood volume