Burns Flashcards
what type of burn destroys the epidermis and the upper layers of the dermis; results in deep dermis injury
deep-partial thickness burn
what type of burn destroys the epidermis and may reach the dermis
superficial-partial thickness
what type of burn destroys the epidermis & dermis, destroys/injures SQ tissue; muscle & bone may be injured
full thickness burn
how long is the recovery for a superficial-partial burn
1 week
how long is the recovery for a deep partial burn
2-4 weeks
which burn assessment is based on age
burkow method
when is the emergent/resuscitative stage of a burn injury
onset - 48 hours
when is the acute phase of a burn injury
48 hours - complete wound closure
when is the rehabilitative phase of burn injury
wound closure - highest level of functioning
which phase of a burn has fluid loss, edema, ⬇️ blood flow, f/e imbalance
emergent phase
which phase of a burn has problems with perfusion, respiratory compromise, & infection
acute phase
how long after a burn can burn shock occur
first 12-36 hours
burn complication - ⬆️ capillary permeability, 3rd spacing, fluid volume deficit, ⬇️ CO SV & BP, metabolic & respiratory acidosis
burn shock
burn complication - fluid shifts back into intravascular space - ⬆️ bp & CO, diuresis
fluid remobilization
how long after a burn can fluid remobilization occur
2 days - 2 weeks
