burns

Question 1

burns

Answer 1

dangers:
-dehydration
-electrolyte imbalance
-circulatory shock (inadequate circulation of blood caused by low blood volume)

infection is leading cause of death in burn victims

Question 2

first degree burns

Answer 2

only epidermis
-redness, pain, slight swelling
-sunburn

Question 3

second degree burns

Answer 3

epidermis and upper dermis (papillary)
-redness, pain, edema, blisters

Question 4

third degree burns

Answer 4

destroys epidermis and dermis; burned area is painless
-gray/white or black
-regeneration is not possible

Question 5

critical burns

Answer 5

-over 25% of body has second degree
-over 10% of body has third degree burns
-third degree burns on face, hands, or feet