Burns Flashcards
No permanent scars if taken care of to prevent infection
Second degree
Tissue damage and cell death which
Burns
What causes burns
Intense heat
Electricity
Uv radiation
Chemicals
What occurs for burns to happen
Proteins are denatured and cause cell death in the affected area
When someone is burned what must they do
Replace their lost fluids immediately
Associated dangers of burns
Dehydration
Circulatory shock
Electrolyte imabalance
What determines the extent of burns
Rule of nines
Body is divided into how many areas for quick examination
11
Each area is qual to how much of the total body surface area
9 percent
Burn is gray-white or black
Third degree
For twenty four hours the burn is?
Sterile
Why are joint injuries dangerous
Cause trouble because scar tissue can form and limit mobility
How are burns classified
According to severity or depth
Regrowth of epithelium can occur
Second degree
Destroys entire skin layer
Third degree