Burn Flashcards

1
Q

what can influence burn etiology

A

cog and physical development

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2
Q
depth of burn
superficial thickness
superficial - partial thickness
deep partial thickness
full thickness
4th degree
A

superficial thickness - epidermis - red
superficial - partial thickness - papillary dermis - blister- hair intact 7-20
deep partial thickness - reticular dermis - pain varies (possible nerve) 21+ days
full thickness sub dermal - not painful -white gray black
4th degree - destruction of tendon muscle bone

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3
Q

burn inhalation dangers

A

super-heated air

could lead to excessive inflammation

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4
Q

parkland formula

A

fluid replacement to address burn induced intravascular fluid loss

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5
Q

escharotomy

A

surgical incision through eschar w/ goal of relieving pressure

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6
Q

fasciotomy

A

incision through fascia of muscle to relieve pressure

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7
Q

nutrition w/ burns

A

can lead to hypermetabolic and catabolic state

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8
Q

cutaneous functional unit

A

the areas of skin which contribute to mvmt

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9
Q

mobility w/ burn

A

the farther they walk the pain will decrease bc of muscle pump

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10
Q

positioning considerations

A

pt comfort

and stretching as much CFU’s as possible

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11
Q

splinting w/ burn

A

prevent scar contracture
early splinting key
remove 5 times a day for PROM if complaint to HEP
always splint at night

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12
Q

compression garment therapy for burns

A

fabricated to decrease vascular symptoms such as edema itching and promote wound healing

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