Burns And Scalds

Question 1

What is a burn?

Answer 1

Caused by dry heat (fire/sun/friction)

Question 2

What is a scald?

Answer 2

Caused by wet heat (steam/hot liquid)

Question 3

What is a superficial burn?

Answer 3

Reddening of skin, quite painful, affects top layer of skin

Question 4

What is a partial thickness burn?

Answer 4

Reddening with blisters, very painful, affects epidermis and dermis

Question 5

What is a full thickness burn?

Answer 5

Severe blistering with charring, underlying tissue damage, damage to nerve endings, loss of sensation

Question 6

FHFFP

Answer 6

Face
Hands
Feet
Flexión points
Perineum

Question 7

What is the treatment for an isolated superficial injury?

Answer 7

• stop contact with heat source
• cloacal cooking or burn (approx 15 mins under cool running water)
• removed jewellery if possible
• remove clothing around wound if possible
  -apply sterile dressing
• seek medical treatment

Question 8

What is the recommended cooling time for a paediatric burn?

Answer 8

30 minutes