BURNS Flashcards
1
Q
Remove patient from…
A
Source and stop the burning process
2
Q
Remove
A
Clothes and jewelry
3
Q
Brush
A
Any dry powders from patient
4
Q
Irrigate
A
Chemical burns with copious amounts of normal saline or water
5
Q
Continuously irrigate
A
The eyes with saline
6
Q
Apply
A
Dry, clean dressings
7
Q
May consider moist dressings for comfort if….
A
Less than 10% BSA involved.
8
Q
Identify
A
- Source
- Duration of exposure
- Presence of inclosed space
9
Q
Look for…
A
Other trauma
10
Q
Determine
A
BSA involved
11
Q
Front of arms BSA
A
4 1/2% Each
12
Q
Back of arms BSA
A
4 1/2% Each
13
Q
Upper back BSA
A
9%
14
Q
Lower back BSA
A
9%
15
Q
Back of legs BSA
A
9% Each
