Burns Flashcards
TBSA
total burn surface area
HO
heterotopic ossification
8 alterations following a thermal injury
- loss of protection
- impaired thermoregulation
- change in sensory and secretory function
- loss of fluids
- dec vitamin D
- impaired skin regeneration
- loss of hair growth
- alteration in appearance
one of the most common places to get an infection
hospital
depth of burn related to these 3 things
- temp of thermal source
- duration of contact
- victims of pre-existing status
3 possible cardiac complications
- dysrhythmias
- hemodynamic stability
- CHF
4 possible respiratory complications
- pneumonia
- ARDS
- pulm edema
- pulm embolism
3 possible metabolic complications
- electrolyte imbalances
- inc metabolic rate
- pseudo diabetes
a partial thickness wound will generally heal without surgery in approx ____ days
7-21
sun burn is an example of what a ____ degree burn
1st
superficial partial thickness burns only involve what layer of skin?
epidermis
superficial partial thickness burn = ___ degree
2nd
deep partial thickness burn = _____ degree
2nd
how to tell the difference between a deep 2º and 3º?
if you pull out a hair in a 3º burn, it will come out because burn is as deep as follicle
injury involving entire epidermis and dermis
full thickness injury
what do full thickness injuries require to heal?
STSG
laser up and down sides of legs to allow circulation
escharotomy
prob the worst type of burn
electrical injuries
open up skin down to fascia to release pressure
fasciotomy