Burns 3 Flashcards

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describe kidney and urine function in resuscitation phase

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  • r/t decreased blood flow and cellular debris
  • urine output is decreased (unconcentrated and high specific gravity)
  • myoglobin released from damaged muscle and circulated to kidneys
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how do you assess kidney function in resuscitation phase

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assess kidney function by measuring urine output hourly, compare with fluid intake

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3
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what is the greatest problem r/t disruption in fluid and electrolyte balance

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shock

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4
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describe hypovolemic shock in burn pts

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  • common cause of death in the resuscitation phase in pts with serious injuries
  • decreases C.O.
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5
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what to monitor for cardiovascular assessment

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-cardiac status: central and peripheral pulses, cap refill, pulse ox

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6
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describe the skin assessment of burn pt

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  • assess skin and determine size and depth of burn injury
  • TBSA (total body surface area): compare burn to this
  • important for diagnosis, prognosis, calculating fluid and drugs
  • inspect tissue integrity
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describe the rule of 9s

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  • body divided into rule of 9s
    head: 4.5% anterior and 4.5% posterior
    chest: 18% anterior and 18% posterior
    arm: 4.5% anterior and 4.5 posterior (for each extremity)
    leg: 9% anterior and 9% posterior (for each extremity)
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8
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these provide precise measurement of amount of perfusion of the injured tissue

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ICG (idocyanine green)

LDI (lase doppler imaging)** most common

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9
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what is a priority nursing interventino

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monitoring pts resp status

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GI assessment for rescuscitation

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  • decreased blood flow reduced GI motility and promotes development of paralytic ileus
  • bowel sounds are decreased
  • pt with 25% TBSA require NG
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11
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these do NOT provide direct assessment data about the burn wound

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-x ray and scans

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12
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normal hemoglobin (M and W)

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M: 14-18 g/dL
W: 12-16 g/dL

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normal hematocrit (M and W)

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M: 42-52 %
W: 37-47 %

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14
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normal urea nitrogen

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10-20 mg/dL

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15
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normal glucose

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74-106 mg/dL

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16
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normal sodium

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136-145 mEq/L

17
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normal potassium

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3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

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normal chloride

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98-106 mEq/L

19
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normal PaO2

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80 -100 mmHg

20
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normal paCO2

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35-45 mmHg

21
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normal COHb

22
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normal total protein

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6.4 - 8.3 g/dL

23
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normal albumin

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3.5 - 5 g/dL

24
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what are the problems if the burn is > 25 % TBSA

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1) potential for decreased oxygenation
2) potential for shock
3) pain (acute and chronic)
4) potential for ARDS

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when does upper airway edema become pronounced
8-12 hrs after fluid resuscitation begins
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what needs to be monitored profusely in resuscitation and what can improve it
gas exchange | positioning and deep breathing can improve breathing and gas exchange
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what may be needed if long term intubation is expected
tracheotomy
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describe titration
adjustment of IV fluid rate on basis of urine output plus serum electrolyte values
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how is hypovolemia prevented
- IV fluid and drug therapy to restore perfusion (fluid resuscitation) - large bore central venous catheter, peripheral lines can be useful * monitor pt response to determine blood perfusion and adequacy of resuscitation
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how to determine if blood perfusion and resuscitaiton treatment is adequate
``` urine output (noninvasive assessment) want hourly urine output of 30 mL/hr ```