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Burns & Wounds Flashcards

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Epidermis

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Outlayer, No nerve endings, dead cells
first line of defence
allows release of salts and water

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Dermis

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Sensory receptors, nerve endings, sweat glands
tough, elastic connective tissue
aids in thermoregulation
has macrophages & lymphocytes that assist in inflammatory response
has hair follicles

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Hypodermis

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subcutaneous fat & insulation
important in protection against injury
the layers are present everywhere but the thickness varies depending on location, age and health

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characteristics of 1st degree burns

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epidermis layer
mild to moderate
dry
red
no blistering
heals in 3-10 days

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characteristics of 2nd degree burns

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epidermis and part of the dermis
can be superficial partial or deep partial
painful
blistering
moist
may be blistering

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characteristics of 3rd degree burns

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subcutaneous tissue
may involve muscle or bone
can be waxy or yellow
pain free due to nerve damage
usually requires a skin graft

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characteristics of 4th degree burns

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epidermis and dermis
extending to muscle or bone
common in electrical burns

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Definition of burn

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An injury caused by energy transfer to the body’s tissues causing an inflammatory response. The source of energy can be thermal, chemical, electrical or radiation.

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Pathophysiology of burns: Local Response

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Destroys cells

Jackson’s thermal wound theory: zone of coagulation, zone of stasis and zone of hyperaemia.

Inflammatory response: redness, swelling, pain and heat

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Local Response: zone of coagulation

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central zone where most damage occurs
necrosis of cells
tissue is non viable

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Local response: zone of stasis

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surrounds critically injured area
cells are ischaemic

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Local Response: Zone of hyperaemia

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increased blood flow
should recover in 7-10 days

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What do local and systemic responses to thermal trauma lead to?

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oedema and the accumulation of vascular fluid

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Emergent phase of burn shock

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brief initial decrease of blood flow to the area of injury follow by arteriolar vasodilation.

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Fluid shift phase of burn shock

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release of vasoactive substances from burned tissues causes increased capillary permeability = IV fluid loss and wound oedema

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Sunburn treatment

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Analgesia, hydration, soothing creams & avoid the sun

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characteristics of frost nip

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irritation of skin
redness
numbing

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characteristics of superficial frostbite

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skin feels warm
fluid filled blisters may appear

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characteristics of deep frostbite

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numbness
joints/muscles may no longer work
large blisters appear
area turns black and hard

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Skin Function: protection against infection

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  1. skins forms a barrier against pathogens
  2. stratum cornuem cells interlock and resist pathogen penetration - rupturing this compromises the body’s ability to fight against infection
  3. the cells beneath the stratum corneum (stratum basale) divide and create new cells
  4. epidermic cells constantly die due to lack of nourishment
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Skin Function: Protection against dehydration

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keratin and oily sebum from sebaceous glands help to waterproof the skin and prevent water loss

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Skin Function: Thermoregulation

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Cold: vasoconstriction, shivering, hairs lie flat
Hot: vasodilation, sweating, hairs stand up

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Skin Function: collection of sensory information

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free nerve endings detect pain
Meissner’s corpuscle = touch receptor
Pacinian Corpuscle = pressure receptor

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Name the 4 thermoregulatory mechanisms and what they mean + include examples

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Radiation: Heat loss in the form of infrared rays (erection of hairs, flushes appearance)
Conduction: Heat Transfer from body’s core to the surface (holding a cold glass)
Convection: Heat transfer to the free air layers by the heart pumping blood through the body (using a fan)
Evaporation: water lost through skin or sweat glands (sweating)

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What is the importance of thermoregulation?

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low temps = reduced kinetic energy for molecules so slower chemical reactions

high temps = enzymes denature

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Which part of the brain is heavily involved in thermoregulation?

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Hypothalamus

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Inflammatory Response: Local Response
(9 points)

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  1. Mast cells are produced (such as histamine)
  2. histamine causes blood vessels to leak
  3. blood plasma leaks into interstitial spaces
  4. swelling and clotting occurs
  5. increased blood flow to the area
  6. immune cells are activated which attracts leukocytes
  7. mixture of leukocytes and fluid is called exudate
  8. swelling and exudate puts pressure on pain receptors
  9. Body temp rises to increase metabolism and immunity
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Inflammatory Response: Systemic Response
(8 points)

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  1. Damage occurs to the sodium potassium pump
  2. sodium is lost due to damage of the skin
  3. plasma leaks into interstitial space and potassium follows
  4. blood in the vessels becomes more concentrated and viscous
  5. less blood flow to the kidneys but blood pressure is higher
  6. Effect on GI tract = less blood flow, bicarb and mucosal production is lost, acidity increases, ulcers occur, metabolic acidosis could also occur
  7. Catecholamine’s are produced (including cortisol) - affecting the immune system negatively- putting the body into a hyper metabolic state
  8. HR and RR increase - blood pressure falls
29
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Considerations when conducting a burns assessment

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time of injury, mechanism, is it in a confined space, was it non accidental

30
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Serial Halving burns assessment overview

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is the burn greater than half of the patient’s body surface, between a quarter and half, between an eighth and a quarter or less than an eighth.

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Rule of Palms burns assessment overview

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estimating the burn by comparing the surface area of the burn to the area of the palm (excluding the fingers). The area of the palm is around 0.5% of the total body surface area

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Rule of 9s burns assessment overview

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Divides body into percentages - multiples of 9

33
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Lund and Browder Chart burns assessment overview

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divides the body into proportions based on age

34
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Considerations with using morphine as analgesia for burns

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it is a vasodilator and is metabolised faster when burns are present so titrate the dose.

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