Burn Management Flashcards
1
Q
Brooke Burn Formula
A
2ml x KG x BSA
first half in 1st 8 hours
2
Q
Universal Burn Formula
A
2 - 4 ml x KG x BSA
3
Q
Parkland Burn Formula
A
4 ml x KG x BSA
4
Q
______ current causes tetanis contraction that “freezes” victim to source.
A
Alternating
5
Q
AC currents have a higher potential for ___________.
A
Ventricular Fibrillation
6
Q
With _____ current, Patient’s are able to pull away from current.
A
DC
7
Q
With DC currents, _________ often results from depolarizing the entire myocardium.
A
Asystole
8
Q
______ cause coagulative necrosis.
A
Acids
9
Q
_____ dehydrate cells causing saponification (liquefaction necrosis)
A
Alkalis
