Burns

Question 1

Type of shock

Answer 1

Hypovolemic shock because of the decrease in venous return , decrease cardiac output and decreased vascular resistance and can also lead to renal failure

Question 2

Rule of nines

Answer 2

Adult legs is 18% each all around and peds is 13.5% each leg all around head for adults is 9% and for peds is 18%

Question 3

Burn classification

Answer 3

Major burn
25% on partial thickness
10% on full thickness

Moderate burn
15-25% on partial thickness
Less than 10% on full thickness
And areas not involving face eyes ears hands feet or perineum

Minor burn
Less than 15%
Less than 2% full thickness

Question 4

Fluid replacement formula

Answer 4

4ml /kg times amount of bsa
50% first 8 hours
25% in the next 8 hours
25% in the last 8 hours

Question 5

Patient cooling

Answer 5

U till pain is relieved 15-30 minutes

Question 6

Facial burns

Answer 6

He’d should be elevated atleast 30 degrees to minimize swelling unless spinal injury is present

Question 7

Fluid

Answer 7

Up to two liters