Burns

Question 1

Thermal Burn

Answer 1

Caused by conduction or convection. From hot liquid, fire, or steam.

Question 2

Electrical Burn

Answer 2

Electrical current passing through the body w/ an entrance and exit wound. Ex; lighting strike.

Question 3

Chemical Burn

Answer 3

Chemical compounds come in contact with the body. Ex; sulfuric acid, lye, HCL, and gasoline.

Question 4

Radiation Burn

Answer 4

External beam of radiation therapy. DNA is altered in exposed tissues.

Question 5

What are the zones of injury?

Answer 5

Zone of coagulation: area with the most severe injury
Zone of stasis: area of less severe injury
Zone of hyperemia: Area around the stasis that is inflamed but can fully recover

Question 6

Burn classifications?

Answer 6

Superficial, Superficial Partial Thickness, Deep Partial Thickness, Full Thickness, and Subdermal Burn

Question 7

RULE OF NINES

Answer 7

Way to approximate the percentage of the body affected by a burn. Does NOT account for severity.

Question 8

Adult Values for rule of nines

Answer 8

Head and Neck: 9%
Anterior Trunk: 18%
Posterior Truck: 18%
Bi Anterior arm, forearm, and hand: 9%
Bi Posterior arm, forearm, and hand: 9%
Genital Region: 1%
Bi Anterior leg and foot: 18%
Bi Posterior leg and foot: 18%