Burns

Question 1

Mafenide acetate

Answer 1

• used in 3rd degree burns with eschar formation
• controls pseudomonas
• contraindicated in burns greater than 40% SA

Question 2

Superficial (1st degree)

Answer 2

• epidermis
• dry, red
• no blisters

Question 3

Superficial partial-thickness (2nd degree)

Answer 3

• papillary dermis
• moist
• redness
• clear blisters
• blanches with pressure

Question 4

Deep partial thickness (2nd degree)

Answer 4

• reticular dermis
• dry
• yellow/white
• less blanching
• insensate

Question 5

Full thickness (3rd degree)

Answer 5

• entire dermis
• Leathery
• stiff
• white/brown
• no blanching
• insensate

Question 6

Fourth degree

Answer 6

• extends through skin to underlying fat/muscle/bone
• dry
• black
• charred with eschar