Burn injuries Flashcards
1
Q
inhalation burns
determined by
A
- products of combustion
- degree of combustion
- duration of exposure
- if pt. was in a confined space
2
Q
inhalation burns
signs and symptoms
A
- singed nasal hairs
- burned face
- burned specs of carbon in sputum
- sooty / smokey smell
- noisy breathing
- hoarseness cough
- restricted chest movements
3
Q
chemical burns
emergency care
A
- immediately begin to flush skin for 20 min
- brush away any dry chemicals
4
Q
what’s the rule of 9
A
the amount of BSA burned
5
Q
the rule of 9 percentages?
A
- head / neck 9%
- posterior trunk 18%
- anterior trunk 18%
- upper extremities 9%
- lower extremities 9%
6
Q
the rule of 9 for an infant
A
- head 18%
- lower extremities 14%
- genitalia 1%
7
Q
full thickness burn
A
- hot liquids/solids/chemicals/electricity
- the skin is dry and leathery
- white - dark - charcoal skin
8
Q
partial thickness burn
A
- contact w hot liquids/slides/flashes/flames/chemicals
- skin appears moist & mottled.
- skin ranges from white to red
- the area is blistered / painful.
9
Q
superficial burn
A
- caused by a flash, sun
- skin will be dry / swollen
- skin is red / painful
- temporary discoloration
