Burns

Question 1

are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun, or other radiation, chemical or electrical contact

Answer 1

Burns

Question 2

Top causes of injury to children (to age 15)

Answer 2

Scalding
Contact embers
Flames (fires/lighters)
Friction (Treadmills

Question 3

Top causes of injury to adults

Answer 3

Scalding
flames
contact with embers
chemicals

Question 4

—- seconds of exposure to 148 F liquid causes burns serious enough to require surgery.

Answer 4

2

Question 5

Coffee is often served at —-, making it high-risk for causing severe burns.

Answer 5

175°F

Question 6

are considered a preventable accident. Education is directed toward removing risks

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Burns in children

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Types of burns

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thermal burns
radiation burns
chemical burns
electrical burns

Question 8

Burns due to external heat sources which raise the temperature of the skin and tissues and cause tissue cell death or charring.

Answer 8

Thermal burns

Question 9

Hot metals, scalding liquids, steam, and flames, when coming in contact with the skin, can cause thermal burns.

Answer 9

thermal burns

Question 10

most common type of burns

Answer 10

thermal burns

Question 11

are particularly at risk to accidental thermal burns..

Answer 11

children

Question 12

Burns caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun, or to other sources of radiation such as X-ray.

Answer 12

radiation burns

Question 13

Burns caused by strong acids, alkalies, detergents, or solvents coming into contact with the skin and/or eyes.

Answer 13

chemical burns

Question 14

Burns from electrical current, either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC).

Answer 14

electrical burns

Question 15

occur in children of all ages after infancy and are the second leading cause of injury to children 1-4 years old.

Answer 15

Burns

Question 16

how many % of burn injuries can be attributed to child abuse, most frequently by submersion in hot water.

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10%

Question 17

Burn type

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Superficial (1 degree)
Partial thickness (2 degree)
Full thickness (3 degree)
Full thickness (4 degree)
Minor burns
Moderate burns
Major (severe) burns

Question 18

-Involves epidermis, tender, slightly swollen, red, like a sunburn

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Superficial (1 degree)

Question 19

Involves epidermis and dermis. Blister formation or reddened discolored region with moist weeping surface.

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Partial thickness (2 degree)

Question 20

Involves entire dermis and portions of subcutaneous tissue. Leathery brown with Sttle surface moisture.

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Full thickness (3 degree)

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Involves subcutaneous, fascia, muscle and bone

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Full thickness (4 degree)

Question 22

Superficial and partial thickness first-and second-degree, covering <15% of body surface area (BSA) and not involving face, hands, feet, or genitalia

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Minor burns

Question 23

Partial thickness second-degree covering >15% but <30% BSA or full thickness involving <10% BSA

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Moderate burns

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Partial thickness second-degree involving 30% BSA or full thickness involving >10% BSA or face, hands, feet, or genitalia

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Major (severe) burns

Question 25

The Child with Burns: Pharmacology

Answer 25

• Analgesics
• Antibiotics (IV)
• Antibiotics (topical)
• Cimetidine (Tagamet)
• Antacids

Question 26

Antibiotics (topical)

Answer 26

1. Mafedine cream 10% Sulfamylon
2. Silver sulfadiazine 1% Silvadene