Burn Management Flashcards

1
Q

Top complication of burn?

A

Pneumonia

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2
Q

First degree burn description

A

Superficial epidermal burn (sunburn)

Pink/red tissue WITHOUT blisters

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3
Q

2nd degree burn

A

Deeper into the dermis layer, blisters
Will blanch if you press on it
Should hurt when you press

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4
Q

If there is a positive Niklosky’s sign, what is the lowest burn degree possible?

A

Must be at least a 2nd degree burn

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