Burns Flashcards
are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun, or other radiation, chemical or electrical contact
Burns
Top causes of injury to children (to age 15)
Scalding
Contact embers
Flames (fires/lighters)
Friction (Treadmills
Top causes of injury to adults
Scalding
flames
contact with embers
chemicals
—- seconds of exposure to 148 F liquid causes burns serious enough to require surgery.
2
Coffee is often served at —-, making it high-risk for causing severe burns.
175°F
are considered a preventable accident. Education is directed toward removing risks
Burns in children
Types of burns
thermal burns
radiation burns
chemical burns
electrical burns
Burns due to external heat sources which raise the temperature of the skin and tissues and cause tissue cell death or charring.
Thermal burns
Hot metals, scalding liquids, steam, and flames, when coming in contact with the skin, can cause thermal burns.
thermal burns
most common type of burns
thermal burns
are particularly at risk to accidental thermal burns..
children
Burns caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun, or to other sources of radiation such as X-ray.
radiation burns
Burns caused by strong acids, alkalies, detergents, or solvents coming into contact with the skin and/or eyes.
chemical burns
Burns from electrical current, either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC).
electrical burns
occur in children of all ages after infancy and are the second leading cause of injury to children 1-4 years old.
Burns
how many % of burn injuries can be attributed to child abuse, most frequently by submersion in hot water.
10%
Burn type
Superficial (1 degree)
Partial thickness (2 degree)
Full thickness (3 degree)
Full thickness (4 degree)
Minor burns
Moderate burns
Major (severe) burns
-Involves epidermis, tender, slightly swollen, red, like a sunburn
Superficial (1 degree)
Involves epidermis and dermis. Blister formation or reddened discolored region with moist weeping surface.
Partial thickness (2 degree)
Involves entire dermis and portions of subcutaneous tissue. Leathery brown with Sttle surface moisture.
Full thickness (3 degree)
Involves subcutaneous, fascia, muscle and bone
Full thickness (4 degree)
Superficial and partial thickness first-and second-degree, covering <15% of body surface area (BSA) and not involving face, hands, feet, or genitalia
Minor burns
Partial thickness second-degree covering >15% but <30% BSA or full thickness involving <10% BSA
Moderate burns
Partial thickness second-degree involving 30% BSA or full thickness involving >10% BSA or face, hands, feet, or genitalia
Major (severe) burns
