2140 - Burns Flashcards
Burns - 2140
Burns are classified according to type (____________, ______________, ____________) and thickness.
Thermal, Electrical, Chemical
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Use the Rule of Nines or the “palm of hand method” (palm of the hand patients hand is 1% of the body surface area) to estimate burn area.
true or false?
true
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Burn Trauma Alert Criteria:
• Adult:
• Partial/full thickness (2nd/3rd degree) burns equal to or greater than 15% of the BSA
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Burn Trauma Alert Criteria:
• Pediatric
• Partial/full thickness (2nd/3rd degree) burns equal to or greater than 10% of the BSA
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Values for the below areas on peds burn chart:
Trunk, Neck, Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Wrist/hand, Buttocks and Ankle/feet:
Trunk = 13, Neck = 1, Upper Arm = 2, Lower Arm = 1-1/2, Wrist/hand = 1-1/2, Buttocks = 2-1/2, Ankle = 1-3/4
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Treatment
Chemical burns(not involving Lime, Carbolic Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Solid Patassium or Sodium metals). (1)
• Irrigate with NS for 20 minutes
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Treatment
Chemical burns involving Lime, Carbolic Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Solid Patassium or Sodium metals. (2)
- DO NOT flush wound(s) with water, normal saline, sterile water, etc.
- Contact receiving physician for treatment
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Treatment
Superficial burns (1)
• Apply burn gel dressing(s) if needed
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Treatment
Partial-Thickness burns (2)
- Apply dry, sterile dressing(s)
- Leave blisters intact
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Treatment
Full-Thickness burns (1)
• Apply dry, sterile dressing(s)
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Remove all clothing, jewelry, or constricting items from the burned area unless adhered to the patient.
True or false?
True
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