Burns Flashcards
1
Q
Burns
A
tear in skin due to exposure of heat in form of physical or electrical
2
Q
types
A
superficial epidermal
superficial dermal
deep dermal
full thickness
3
Q
superficial epidermal
A
pink/red with no blisters
sensation intact
CAP normal
4
Q
superficial dermal
A
pink/red with blisters
sensation intact
CAP normal
5
Q
deep dermal
A
pink/red
sensation altered
CAP affected
6
Q
full thickness
A
white/black/charred
sensation altered
CAP affected
7
Q
management
A
non-complex burns:
cold water, massage with cold cream
complex: assessed at A&E ABCDE fluids is key refer to burns unit
