Burns

Question 1

Burns that extend into the reticular layers of the dermis

Answer 1

2nd degree burn (deep partial thickness)

Question 2

Recommended fluid resuscitation solution for burns?

Answer 2

Plain LR

Question 3

Parkland formula

Answer 3

4mL/kg/%TBSA

Question 4

Management of patients with significant intra oral/pharyngeal burns

Answer 4

Immediate intubation

Question 5

Hard signs of smoke inhalation injury

Answer 5

Copious sputum production

Carbonaceous expectorated sputum

Question 6

Predominant organism causing fatal burn wound infection

Answer 6

Pseudomonas sp.

Question 7

Causative agent associated with Melting Graft Wound Syndrome

Answer 7

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 8

Most effective antimicrobial salve that inhibits fungal growth

Answer 8

Neomycin

Question 9

Antimicrobial soaks that may cause methemoglobinemia

Answer 9

0.5% Silver nitrate

Question 10

Antidote for chemical burns caused by Hydrofluoric acid

Answer 10

Calcium

Question 11

Malignancy most commonly developing from a Marjolin’s ulcer

Answer 11

Squamous cell CA