Burns Flashcards
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Burn Definition
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Thermal destruction of skin from direct contact or exposure to a source (thermal, chemical, electrical, & radiation)
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Depth of Burn
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Depth is function of temperature or source of energy and duration of exposure
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Examples of Thermal Sources
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- Flame
- Hot liquids
- Hot objects
- Steam
- Semisolids (tar)
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Examples of Chemical Sources
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Examples of Electrical Sources
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Examples of Radiation Sources
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