Burns - Types Flashcards
1
Q
Thermal Burn : burn due to direct contact with a ? object or ?.
The depth of damage is determined by ?, ? of exposure and relative ? of the skin (? in the young/elderly).
A
hot vapour temp duration thickness greater
2
Q
Electrical Burn: severity depends on strength of ?, and ? of contact.
There is often associated ? tissue damage (blood vessel ?, ? damage) which can lead to further complications.
A
voltage duration deep thrombosis muscle
3
Q
Chemical Burn: may penetrate ? into the skin and be difficult to ?, causing continued damage. ? substances tend to cause worse burns.
A
deep
remove
alkali
4
Q
Radiation Burn: due to exposure to radiation, such as ? caused by UV
radiation. These are associated with ? due to ? damage.
A
sunburn
cancer
DNA
