Burns

Question 1

What is the most common cause of burns in children?

Answer 1

scald burns

Question 2

How is the rule of 9s altered for children?

Answer 2

For those under one year old, 9% is take from the legs and added to the head. For each subsequent year, 1% is returned to the legs until age 9.

Question 3

What percentage area of burn is an indication for hospitalization in a child?

Answer 3

10%

Question 4

Why should one be careful if using therapeutic US in children?

Answer 4

US to the growth plates could cause premature closure

Question 5

What physical modalities can be helpful for burn patients?

Answer 5

fluidotherapy and paraffin

Question 6

How should a child who suffered a neck burn initially be positioned?

Answer 6

cervical hyperextension

Question 7

What is the prime location for acute pressure injury in children?

Answer 7

occiput

Question 8

Position of splinting with a burn to the dorsal hand?

Answer 8

MCP flexion 70-90 degrees, IP extension, radial abduction of the thumb

Question 9

Position of splinting with a burn to the palm of the hand

Answer 9

MCP/IP full extension, fingers abducted, palmar abduction of the thumb