Burns And Smoke Inhalation

Question 1

Using the Rule of Nines, what are the percentages of a forelimb, neck, head and leg

Answer 1

Forelimb 9%
Neck 1%
Head and neck 9%
Leg 18%

Question 2

What is the definition or a local burn?

Answer 2

<20% of the total body surface area

Question 3

What are the 3 zones of injury relating to burn wounds?

Answer 3

Zone of coagulation
Zone of stasis
Zone of hyperemia

Question 4

What are the 2 distinct phases of burns

Answer 4

Resuscitation phase-immediate and lasts 24-72 hours
Hyper dynamic phase-3-5 days post injury and can last up to 24months in people

Question 5

What 5 common consequences of smoke inhalation?

Answer 5

Acute upper airway obstruction
Bronchospasm
Small airway occlusion
Pulmonary infection
Respiratory failure