Burns Flashcards
The size of the patient’s hand, including the fingers, represents
approximately ___ of his/her total body surface area
1%
Rule of 9’s for peds
Chest:
Each leg:
Head:
Each Arm
Chest: 18
Each leg: 13.5
Head: 18
Each Arm: 9
In adult what is each arm worth in 9’s for burns?
4.5
If MAP < __ mmHg (systolic BP < __ mmHg) follow Shock protocol,
65, 90
Burns greater than 20% TBSA should have____
two (2) large bore IV/IO
If the patient has the following, transport to the Burn Center:
- Partial thickness burns greater than 10% total body surface area (TBSA).
- Full thickness burns in any age group.
- Electrical burns, including lightning injury.
- Chemical burns.
- Inhalation injuries.
- Burns to face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, major joints, or circumferential burns.
- Burns in high-risk patients (pediatrics, elderly, significant underlying cardiac or
respiratory problems). - Trauma system patients with burns meeting the above criteria should be transported
to Emanuel Trauma Center, if possible
Cool burned areas (no more than__ minutes) then cover with clean, warm, and dry sheet
or blanket or clean saran wrap (if available). Discontinue cooling if patient begins to
shiver. Attempt to leave unbroken blisters intact.
5
If chemical hits skin and is dry what do you do first
carefully brush off prior to flushing.
What do you not use on chemical burn
neutralizer
If electrical burn:
1. Apply sterile dressings to____. As with other injuries, keep clean, warm, and dry
entry and exit wounds
Signs such as singed nasal hairs and facial burns alone are ___
not indications for intubation
Maintaining the patient’s core body temperature is a priority. EMS transport vehicles
should be___ and the patient should be covered to prevent hypothermia
warmed
If pt is burned Remove ____ immediately
rings or other constricting items
