Burns

Question 1

What are the four types of burns

Answer 1

Thermal
Chemical liquid
Chemical powder
Electric

Question 2

Treatment for a thermal burn

Answer 2

Stop the burning if still burning

Question 3

Treatment for chemical liquid burn

Answer 3

Flush area with water (emergency decon)

Question 4

Treatment for chemical powder burn

Answer 4

Brush off as much of powder as possible and the flush with water

Question 5

Treatment for electrical burn

Answer 5

Get PT away from electrical
(Cut power and remove from hazard)

Question 6

Treatment for any burn

Answer 6

Remove restrictive clothing
Less than 10% cool with saline dressing
More than 10% core area with dry steril dressing first followed by clean dry sheet
Elevate burned extremities
Treat for shock
O2 as needed

Question 7

What other condition should you be concerned about for pts with body surface burns?

Answer 7

Hypothermia
Moist dressing can increase the risk

Question 8

Total body surface area percentage for adults

Answer 8

Head 9% front and back
Back 18%
Chest 18%
Legs 18%
Arms 9%
Hands 1%

Question 9

Total body surface area percentages pediatric

Answer 9

Head 18%
Back 18%
Chest 18%
Arms 9%
Legs 13.5%
Hands 1%

Question 10

What is the percentage of Total Body Surface area that would dictate your treatment

Answer 10

10%