Burns

Question 0

Burns considered RTC

Answer 0

Any burn with associated smoking inhalation injury

Second degree burns to more than 10% of the body surface

Third degree burns to more than 2% of the body surface

Significant burns involving the face

Burns encircling a limb

Major burns to the hands, feet, or genitalia

All electrical burns

All chemical burns

Question 1

Rule of nines

Answer 1

Head and neck 9%
Anterior trunk 18%
Posterior trunk and buttocks 18%
Each arm 9%
Each hand 1%
Perineum 1%
Anterior leg and foot each 9%
Posterior leg and foot each 9%

Question 2

With Burns, the single most important initial consideration is the patients

Answer 2

Airway

Question 3

Major burn wound management

Answer 3

Cooling for some first and second degree burns

Remove burned clothing

Remove rings, wristwatches, and footwear if possible

Elevate burned extremities if possible

Do not break blisters

Do not apply creams, ointments, or topical anesthetics to Burns

Apply wet dressings to Burns less than 20% of the body surface

Apply dry dressings to Burns exceeding 20% of the body surface

After burns are dressed, cover the patient with blankets

Monitor the patients ABCs frequently on route to the hospital

Question 4

Minor burn care

Answer 4

First degree burn to less than 50%, relieved by Cold water compresses
Cooling should be applied only to a maximum 20% of the body at any one time

Second-degree burns same as first degree. DO NOT BREAK BLISTERS

Third-degree burns should be referred to medical attention ASAP

Question 5

Treatment of tar burns

Answer 5

If coverage is less than 20% of the body surface, immersing in Cool water for 10 to 15 minutes

If greater than 20%, 5 to 10 minutes is enough